Bye Bye Blackbird

Composed in 1926, “Bye Bye Blackbird” was written by Ray Henderson with lyrics by Mort Dixon during the Jazz Age. It reflected themes of departure and longing that resonated with audiences as popular music spread through recordings, radio broadcasts, and live theater performances nationwide.

Over the decades it became a jazz and pop standard, recorded by artists across many styles. Its simple structure and adaptable melody allowed performers to reshape it continually, helping it remain familiar to listeners while supporting endless reinterpretation.

Lead Sheet

The sheet music below is a lead sheet containing the chords and melody of the piece.

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