ALABAMY BOUND - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Ray Henderson, Buddy DeSylva, and Bud Green in 1925, 'Alabamy Bound' was first recorded by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra in New York, delivering a lively, danceable rendition of the Southern-themed tune.

The song enjoyed multiple revivals by jazz orchestras and vocalists, often highlighting its rhythmic bounce and accessible melody. The lyrics evoke travel and nostalgia, describing a joyful return to the South.

Structurally, it follows a 32-bar AABA pattern with playful melodic turns and syncopation, making it suitable for both instrumental and vocal performance.