Title Year
Written
Music by
(composer)
Words by
(lyricist)
Written for
(show/movie/
Independent Publication)
Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive
(full entry)
1944 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny Here Come the Waves (movie)
Affair To Remember (An) (basic-plus entry) 1957 Warren, Harry Adamson, Harold;
McCarey, Leo
An Affair To Remember (movie)
After You've Gone
(full entry)
1918 Layton, Turner Creamer, Henry So Long Letty (show)
Ain't Misbehavin'
(full entry)
1929 Waller, Thomas "Fats"; Brooks, Harry Razaf, Andy Connie's Hot Chocolates (show)
Ain't She Sweet?
(basic entry)
1927 Ager, Milton Yellen, Jack Independent Publication
Ain't We Got Fun (basic entry) 1920 Whiting, Richard A. Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
Alexander’s Ragtime Band (full entry) 1911 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
All Alone (full entry) 1924 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Music Box Revue, Fourth (show)
All By Myself
(full entry)
1921 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
All I Do Is Dream Of You (full entry) 1934 Brown, Nacio Herb Freed, Arthur Sadie Mckee (movie)
All I Need Is the Girl 1959 Styne, Jule Sondheim, Stephen Gypsy (show)
All in Fun
(basic entry)
1939 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Very Warm for May (show)
All My Tomorrows
(full entry)
1959 Van Heusen, Jimmy Cahn, Sammy A Hole in the Head (movie)
All of Me 1931 Marks, Gerald;
Simons, Seymour
Simons, Seymour;
Marks, Gerald
Independent Publication
All of You
(basic entry)
1954 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Silk Stockings (show)
All or Nothing at All
(basic entry)
1939 Altman, Arthur Lawrence, Jack Independent Publication
All the Things You Are (full entry) 1939 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Very Warm for May (show)
All the Way
(basic-plus entry)
1957 Van Heusen, Jimmy Cahn, Sammy The Joker Is Wild (movie)
All through the Day
(basic entry)
1946 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Centennial Summer (movie)
All Through The Night
(basic entry)
1934 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Anything Goes (show)
All Too Soon
(basic entry)
1940 Ellington, Duke Sigman, Carl Independent Publication
Allez-vous-en
(basic entry)
1953 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Can-Can (show)
Almost Like Being in Love (basic entry) 1947 Loewe, Frederick Lerner, Alan Jay Brigadoon (show)
Alone Together
(basic entry)
1932 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard Flying Colors (show)
Always (basic entry) 1925 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
Always True to You in My Fashion (basic entry) 1948 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Kiss Me Kate (show)
Am I Blue?
(basic entry)
1929 Akst, Harry Clarke, Grant On With the Show (movie)
Among My Souvenirs
(basic-plus entry)
1927 Nicholls, Horatio (pseudonym for Lawrence Wright) Dubin, Al (published by Edgar Leslie to whom Dubin sold the rights) Independent Publication
And the Angels Sing
(basic entry)
1939 Elman, Ziggy Mercer, Johnny Indpendent Publication
And This Is My Beloved
(basic entry)
1953 Borodin, Alexander (adapted by Robert Wright and George Forrest) Wright, Robert;
Forrest, George
Kismet (show)
Angel Eyes
(basic entry)
1946 Dennis, Matt Brent, Earl K. Independent Publication
(not for a Broadway show, revue, movie, etc.--but used in the 1953 movie, Jennifer.)
Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home (basic entry) 1946 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny St. Louis Woman (show)
Any Time, Any Day, Anywhere
(basic entry)
1933 Young, Victor Washington, Ned;
Wiley, Lee
Independent Publication
Anyone Can Whistle
(basic entry)
1964 Sondheim, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Anyone Can Whistle (show)
Anything for You
(basic entry)
1921 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira A Dangerous Maid (show)
Anything Goes
(basic entry)
1934 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Anything Goes (show)
Anything You Can Do
(basic entry)
1946 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Annie Get Your Gun (show)
April In Paris
(full entry)
1932 Duke, Vernon Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Walk a Little Faster (show)
Aren't You Glad You're You?
(basic-plus entry)
1945 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny The Bells of St. Mary's (movie)
Are You Havin' Any Fun?
(basic entry)
1939 Fain, Sammy Yellen, Jack George White's Scandals [1939] (revue)
As Long as I Live
(basic entry)
1934 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Cotton Club Parade, 24th edition, 1934 (show/revue)
As Time Goes By
(basic entry)
1931 Hupfeld, Herman Hupfeld, Herman Everybody's Welcome (show)
Ask Me Again
(full entry)
1930 (c.) Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira undetermined
At Last
(basic entry)
1942 Warren, Harry Gordon, Mack Orchestra Wives (movie)
At Long Last Love
(basic entry)
1938 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole You Never Know (show)
At Sundown
(basic entry)
1927 Donaldson, Walter Donaldson, Walter Independent Publication
A-Tisket, A-Tasket
(basic entry)
1938 Alexander, Van Gerald, Ella Independent Publication
Autumn in New York
(basic entry)
1934 Duke, Vernon Duke, Vernon Thumbs Up! (show)
Autumn Leaves (“Les Feuilles Mortes.” --original French title)
(basic entry)
1946
(music);
1950
(Engl. lyrics)
Kosma, Joseph Mercer, Johnny (Eng); Prevert, Jacques (Fr) Les Portes De La Nuit (movie*)
Avalon
(basic entry)
1920 Rose, Vincent De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy); Jolson, Al;
Rose, Vincent
Independent Publication
Azure
(basic entry)
1937 Ellington, Duke Mills, Irving Independent Publication
Baby, Baby All the Time
(basic entry)
1944 Troup, Bobby Troup, Bobby Independent Publication
Baby, It's Cold Outside
(basic entry)
1944 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Written at first for personal use, then used in Neptune's Daughter
(movie, 1949)
Baby, Won't You Please Come Home
(basic entry)
1919
written
1922
published
Williams, Clarence Warfield, Charles Independent Publication
Bali Ha'i
(basic entry)
1949 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar South Pacific (show)
Ballad Of The Sad Young Men (The)
(basic entry)
1958 Wolf, Tommy Landesman, Fran The Nervous Set (show)
Baltimore Oriole
(basic-plus entry)
1942 Carmichael, Hoagy Webster, Paul Francis Independent Publication
Basin Street Blues
(basic entry)
1929 Williams, Spencer Miller, Glenn; Teagarten, Jack Independent Publication
Baubles, Bangles and Beads
(basic entry)
1953 Borodin, Alexander (adapted by Robert Wright and George Forrest) Wright, Robert;
Forrest, George
Kismet (show)
Be Careful, It's My Heart
(basic entry)
1942 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Holiday Inn (movie)
Because of You
(basic entry)
1940 Wilkinson, Dudley Hammerstein, Arthur Independent Publication
Begin the Beguine
(basic entry)
1935 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Jubilee (show)
Beginner's Luck
(basic entry)
1937 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Shall We Dance (movie)
Bei Mir Bistu Shein (title in Yiddish)
Bei Mir Bist Du Shoen/Schön (title in corrupted German)
(basic entry)
1932-
1933
(music/
Yiddish
lyric);
1937
(English
lyric)
Secunda, Sholom Cahn, Sammy
(original Yiddish lyric by Jacob Jacobs)
music and Yiddish lyric for I Would If I Could (show); with Cahn's English lyric for Independent Publication
Bess, You Is My Woman, Now
(basic entry)
1935 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira;
Heyward, Dubose
Porgy and Bess (show)
Best Is Yet To Come (The) (basic-plus entry) 1959 Coleman, Cy Leigh, Carolyn Independent Publication
Best Thing for You (would be me) (The)
(basic entry)
1950 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Call Me Madam (show)
Best Things in Life Are Free (The)
(basic entry)
1927 Henderson, Ray De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy); Brown, Lew; Good News (show)
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (basic entry) 1931 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Cotton Club Rhyth-mania, 1931 (revue/show)
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
(full entry)
1940 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Pal Joey (show)
Beyond the Blue Horizon
(basic entry)

1930 Whiting, Richard A.; Harling, W. Franke Robin, Leo Monte Carlo (movie)
Bidin' My Tme
(I'm . . .)
(basic entry)
1930 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Girl Crazy (show)
Bill
(basic-plus entry)
1918/
1927
Kern, Jerome Wodehouse, P.G.; Hammerstein II, Oscar Oh, Lady! Lady! (show); Show Boat (show)
Birth of the Blues (The) (basic-plus entry) 1926 Henderson, Ray De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy); Brown, Lew George White's Scandals (show)
Black and Blue
(basic entry)
1929 Waller, Thomas "Fats"; Brooks, Harry Razaf, Andy Hot Chocolates (revue/show)
Black Coffee
(basic entry)
1948 Webster, Paul Francis;
Burke, Sonny
Burke, Sonny;
Webster, Paul Francis
Independent Publication
Blame It on My Youth
(basic entry)
1934 Levant, Oscar Heyman, Edward Independent Publication
Blue Again
(basic entry)
1930 McHugh, Jimmy Fields, Dorothy The Vanderbilt Revue (show)
Blue Moon
(basic-plus entry)
1934 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Independent Publication
Blue Room (The) 1926 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz The Girl Friend (show)
Blue Skies
(basic-plus entry)
1927 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Betsy (show)
Blues in the Night
(full entry)
1941 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny Blues in the Night (movie)
Bob White (whatcha gonna swing tonight?)
(basic entry)
1937 Hanighen, Bernie Mercer, Johnny Hollywood Hotel (movie)
Body and Soul
(basic entry)
1930 Green, Johnny Heyman, Edward;
Sour, Robert;
Eyton, Frank
Gertrude Lawrence stage act
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
(basic entry)
1941 Raye, Don;
Prince, Hughie
Prince, Hughie;
Raye, Don
Buck Privates (movie)
Boulevard of Broken Dreams (The)
(minimla entry)
1933-
1934
Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Moulin Rouge (movie)
Boy Next Door (The)
(basic entry)
1943 Blane, Ralph Martin, Hugh Meet Me in St. Louis (movie)
Brooklyn Bridge (The) (basic entry) 1947 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy It Happened in Brooklyn (movie)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
(basic entry)
1932 Gorney, Jay Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Americana (show)
But Beautiful
(basic entry)
1947 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny Road to Rio (movie)
But Not for Me
(basic entry)
1930 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Girl Crazy (show)
Button Up Your Overcoat
(basic entry)
1928 Henderson, Ray De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy); Brown, Lew Follow Thru (show)
Buttons and Bows
(basic-plus entry)
1948 Livingston, Jay;
Evans, Ray
Livingston, Jay;
Evans, Ray
The Paleface (movie)
By Myself
(basic entry)
1937 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard Between the Devil (show)
Bye Bye Baby
(basic entry)
1949 Styne, Jule Robin, Leo Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (show)
Bye Bye Blackbird
(basic entry)
1926 Henderson, Ray Dixon, Mort Independent Publication
Bye Bye Blues
(basic entry)
1930 Hamm, Fred;
Bennett, Dave;
Lown, Bert;
Gray, Chauncey
Hamm, Fred;
Bennett, Dave;
Lown, Bert;
Gray, Chauncey
Independent Publication
Cabin in the Sky
(basic entry)
1940 Duke, Vernon Latouche, John Cabin in the Sky (show, 1940)
Call Me Irresponsible(basic entry)

1962 Van Heusen, Jimmy Cahn, Sammy Papa's Delicate Condition (movie)
Candy
(basic entry)
1944 David, Mack;
Whitney, Joan;
Kramer, Alex
David, Mack;
Whitney, Joan;
Kramer, Alex
Independent Publication
Cant' Get Out of This Mood (basic entry) 1942 McHugh, Jimmy Loesser, Frank Seven Days Leave (movie)
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (basic entry) 1927 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Show Boat (show)
Can't Teach My Old Heart New Tricks(basic entry)

1937 Whiting, Richard A. Mercer, Johnny Hollywood Hotel (movie—not used in film)
Can't We Be Friends?
(basic-plus entry)
1929 Swift, Kay James, Paul (aka James Warburg) The Little Show (show/revue)
Carioca (The)
(basic entry)
1933 Youmans, Vincent Eliscu, Edward;
Kahn, Gus
Flying Down to Rio (movie)
Change Partners
(basic entry)
1937 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Carefree (movie)
Chattanooga Choo Choo (basic entry) 1941 Warren, Harry Gordon, Mack Sun Valley Serenade (movie)
Cheek To Cheek
(basic entry)
1935 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Top Hat (movie)
Chicago (that toddlin' town) (basic entry) 1922 Fisher, Fred Fisher, Fred Independent Publication
Christmas Song (The)
(basic entry)
1944 Tormé, Mel Tormé, Mel;
Wells, Robert
Independent Publication
Clap Yo' Hands
(full entry)
1926 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Oh, Kay! (show)
Close as Pages in a Book (basic-plus entry) 1946 Romberg, Sigmund Fields, Dorothy Up in Central Park (show)
Cloudy Morning
(basic entry)
1958 Fisher, Marvin McCarthy, Joseph Allen, Jr. Independent Publication
Cockeyed Optimist (A)
(basic entry)
1949 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar South Pacific (show)
Cocktails for Two 1934 Coslow, Sam;
Johnston, Arthur
Coslow, Sam;
Johnston, Arthur
Murder At The Vanities (movie, 1934)
Coffee Song, The
(basic-plus entry)
1946 Miles, Dick Hilliard, Bob Copacabana Revue (show)
Come Fly with Me(basic entry)

1957 Van Heusen, Jimmy Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication--later used in 1963 movie, Come Fly with Me.
Come Rain Or Come Shine (full entry) 1946 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny St. Louis Woman (show)
Comes Love
(basic entry)
1939 Stept, Sam H. Brown, Lew
Tobias, Charles
Yokel Boy (show)
Continental (The) 1934 Conrad, Con Magidson, Herb The Gay Divorcée (movie)
Coquette
(basic entry)
1927 Lombardo, Carmen; Green, Johnny Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
Cottage for Sale, A
(basic entry)
1930 Robison, Willard Conley, Larry Independent Publication
Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep (basic entry) 1952,
1954
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving White Christmas (movie)
Couple of Swells (A)
(basic entry)
1947 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Easter Parade (movie)
Crazy Rhythm
1928 Kahn, Roger Wolfe; Meyer, Joseph Caesar, Irving Here's How (show)
Crazy She Calls Me
(basic entry)
1949 Sigman, Carl Russell, Bob Independent Publication
Cry Me a River 1953 Hamilton, Arthur Hamilton, Arthur Independent Publication
Daddy
(basic-plus entry)
1941 Troup, Bobby Troup, Bobby University of Pennnylvania Mask and Wig Show; later used in Two Latins from Manhattan (movie)
Dancing in the Dark
(basic entry)
1931 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard The Band Wagon (show)
Dancing on the Ceiling
(basic entry)
1930 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Ever Green (show)
Darn That Dream (basic entry) 1939 Van Heusen, Jimmy De Lange, Eddie Swingin’ the Dream (show)
Day After Forever (The) (basic entry) 1944 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny Going My Way (movie)
Day By Day 1945-
1946
Stordahl, Axel;
Weston, Paul
Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication
Day In, Day Out
(basic entry)
1939 Bloom, Rube Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
Days Of Wine And Roses
(basic entry)
1962 Mancini, Henry Mercer, Johnny Days of Wine and Roses (movie)
Dearly Beloved
(basic entry)
1942 Kern, Jerome Mercer, Johnny You Were Never Lovelier (movie, 1942)
Deed I Do 1926 Rose, Fred Hirsch, Walter Independent Publication
Deep in a Dream
(basic entry)
1938 De Lange, Eddie; Van Heusen, Jimmy De Lange, Eddie;
Van Heusen, Jimmy
Independent Publication
Deep Purple
(basic entry)
1934
(music);
1939
(lyrics)
De Rose, Peter Parish, Mitchell Inependent Publication
Desert Song (The)
(basic entry)
1926 Romberg, Sigmund Harbach, Otto;
Hammerstein II, Oscar;
Mandel, Frank
The Desert Song (show)
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
(basic entry)
1949 Styne, Jule Robin, Leo Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (show)
Dinah
(basic entry)
1924-
1925
Akst, Harry Lewis, Sam M.;
Young, Joe
Plantation Revue (show/revue, 1924)
Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead (basic entry) 1938 Arlen, Harold Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) The Wizard of Oz (movie)
Do I Love You?
(basic entry)
1939 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Du Barry Was a Lady (show)
Do It Again
(full entry)
1922 Gershwin, George De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy) The French Doll (show)
Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
(basic entry)
1943 Ellington, Duke Russell, Bob Independent Publication
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?
(basic entry)
1946 Alter, Louis De Lange, Eddie New Orleans (movie)
Do, Do, Do
(full entry)
1926 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Oh, Kay! (show)
Doin' What Comes Natur'lly
(basic entry)
1946 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Annie Get Your Gun (show)
Don't Blame Me
(basic entry)
1933 McHugh, Jimmy Fields, Dorothy Clowns in Clover (show)
Don't Ever Leave Me
(basic entry)
1929 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Sweet Adeline (show)
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
(basic entry)
1942 Ellington, Duke Russell, Bob Independent Publication
Don't Take Your Love from Me
(basic entry)
1944 Nemo, Henry Nemo, Henry Independent Publication
Don't Worry 'Bout Me 1939 Bloom, Rube Koehler, Ted Cotton Club Parade, World's Fair Edition, 1939 (show/revue)
Down in the Depths
(basic entry)
1936 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Red, Hot and Blue (show)
Down With Love
(basic entry)
1937 Arlen, Harold Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Hooray for What! (show)
Dream
(basic entry)
1944 Mercer, Johnny Mercer, Johnny The Chesterfield Supper Club (radio show theme)
Dream a Little Dream of Me (basic entry) 1930 Andre, Fabian; Schwandt; Wilbur Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
Dream Dancing
(basic entry)
1941 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole You'll Never Get Rich (movie)
Drinking Again (basic entry)
1962 Tauber, Doris Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
Eagle and Me (The)
(basic-plus entry)
1944 Arlen, Harold Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Bloomer Girl (show)
Early Autumn
(basic entry)
1949/
1952
Herman, Woody;
Burns, Ralph
Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
East of the Sun (west of the moon)
(basic entry)
1934 Bowman, Brooks Bowman, Brooks Stags at Bay (show, Princeton Triangle Club, 1935)
Easter Parade
(basic entry)
1933 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving As Thousands Cheer (show)
Easy Come, Easy Go
(basic entry)
1934 Green, Johnny Heyman, Edward Bachelor of Arts (movie)
Easy Living
(basic-plus entry)
1937 Rainger, Ralph Robin, Leo Easy Living (movie)
Easy to Love
(basic entry)
1936 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Born to Dance (movie)
Embraceable You
(basic entry)
1928 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira East is West (unproduced show, 1928, used in Girl Crazy (show, 1930)
Emily
(basic entry)
1964 Mandel, Johnny Mercer, Johnny The Americanization of Emily (movie)
Everybody Loves My Baby
(basic entry)
1924 Williams, Spencer Palmer, Jack Independent Publication
Everything Happens To Me (basic-plus entry) 1941 Dennis, Matt Adair, Tom Independent Publication
Everything I Have Is Yours (basic entry) 1933 Lane, Burton Adamson, Harold Dancing Lady (movie)
Everything's Coming Up Roses
(basic entry)

1959 Styne, Jule Sondheim, Stephen Gypsy (show)
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
(basic-plus entry)
1944 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Seven Lively Arts (show)
Ev'rything I've Got (belongs to you)
(basic entry)
1942 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz By Jupiter (show)
Exactly Like You
(basic entry)
1930 McHugh, Jimmy Fields, Dorothy Lew Leslie's International Revue
Falling in Love with Love
(basic entry)
1938 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz The Boys from Syracuse (show)
Fascinating Rhythm
(full entry)
1924 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Lady, Be Good!(show)
Fever
(basic entry)
1956 Cooley, Eddie;
Blackwell, Otis (as John Davenport)
Cooley, Eddie;
Blackwell, Otis (as John Davenport)
Independent Publication
Find Me A Primitive Man
(basic entry)
1929 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Fifty Million Frenchmen (show)
Fine and Dandy
(basic entry)
1930 Swift, Kay James, Paul (aka James Warburg) Fine and Dandy (show)
Fine And Mellow
(basic entry)
1939 Holiday, Billie Holiday, Billie Independent Publication
Fine Romance (A)
(basic-plus entry)
1936 Kern, Jerome Fields, Dorothy Swing Time (movie)
Fly Me to the Moon
(basic entry)
1954 Howard, Bart Howard, Bart Independent Publication
Foggy Day (A)
(basic-plus entry)
1937 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira A Damsel in Distress (movie)
Folks Who Live on the Hill (The) (basic entry)

1937 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar High, Wide and Handsome (movie)
Fools Fall In Love
(basic entry)
1940 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Louisiana Purchase (show)
Fools Rush In
(basic entry)
1940 Bloom, Rube Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
For All We Know 1934 Coots, J. Fred Lewis, Sam M Independent Publication
For Every Man There's a Woman (basic entry) 1948 Arlen, Harold Robin, Leo Casbah (movie)
For Sentimental Reasons
(basic entry)
1945
(earliest copyright
date
known
to us)
Best, William "Pat" Best, William "Pat" Independent Publication
For You
(basic entry)
1930 Burke, Joe Dubin, Al Independent Publication
For You, for Me, Forevermore
(basic entry)
1946 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (movie, score derived from the estate of George Gershwin)
Forty-Second Street (aka 42nd Street)
(basic entry)
1932 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al 42nd Street (movie)
From This Moment On
(basic entry)
1950 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Out of This World (show)*
Fun To Be Fooled
(basic entry)
1934 Arlen, Harold Gershwin, Ira; Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Life Begins at 8:40 (show)
Gentleman Is a Dope (The) (basic entry) 1947 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar Allegro (show)
Georgia On My Mind 1930 Carmichael, Hoagy Gorrell, Stuart Independent Publication
Get Happy
(basic entry)
1929-
1930
Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Nine-Fifteen Revue (show/revue)
Get Out Of Town
(basic entry)
1938 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Leave It to Me (show)
Getting to Know You
(basic entry)
1951 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar The King and I (show)
Ghost of a Chance, A (I don't stand . . . with you)
(basic entry)
1932 Young, Victor Crosby, Bing
Washington, Ned
Independent Publication
Girl That I Marry (The)
(basic entry)
1946 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Annie Get Your Gun (show)
Give Me the Simple Life
(basic entry)
1945 Bloom, Rube Ruby, Harry Wake up and Dream (movie, 1946)
Glad to Be Unhappy
(basic entry)
1936 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz On Your Toes (show)
God Bless the Child
(basic entry)
1941 Herzog Jr, Arthur; Holiday, Billie Holiday, Billie;
Herzog Jr, Arthur
Independent Publication
Gold Diggers' Song, The (We're in the Money)
(basic entry)
1933 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Gold Diggers of 1933 (movie)
Gone with the Wind
(basic entry)
1937 Wrubel, Allie Magidson, Herb Independent Publication
Good Life (The)
(basic entry)
1962 Distel, Alexander Sacha Reardon, Jack Independent Publication
Good Morning
(basic-plus entry)
1939 Brown, Nacio Herb Freed, Arthur Babes in Arms (movie)
Good Morning Heartache
(basic entry)
1946 Drake, Ervin M.;
Fisher, Dan; Higgenbotham, Irene
Drake, Ervin M;
Fisher, Dan; Higgenbotham, Irene
Independent Publication
Goodbye
(basic entry)
1935 Jenkins, Gordon Jenkins, Gordon Independent Publication
Goody Goody
(basic entry)
1935-
1936
Malneck, Matty;
Mercer, Johnny
Mercer, Johnny;
Malneck, Matty
Independent Publication
Gotta Be This or That
(basic entry)
1945 Skylar, Sunny Skylar, Sunny Independent Publication
Great Day!
(basic entry)
1929 Youmans, Vincent Rose, Billy;
Eliscu, Edward
Great Day (show)
Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry
(basic entry)
1944 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Glad to See You (show)
Guess Who I Saw Today
(basic entry)
1952

Grand, Murray

Boyd, Ellise New Faces of 1952 (show)
Guilty (basic entry) 1931 Whiting, Richard A.;
Akst, Harry
Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
Gypsy in My Soul (The)
(basic entry)
1938 Boland, CLay Jaffe, Moe Fifty-Fifty (college show)
Hallelujah!
(basic-plus entry)
1917 (music)
1927
(words)
Youmans, Vincent Grey, Clifford;
Robin, Leo
Hit the Deck (show, 1927)
Happiness Is Just a Thing Called Joe
(basic entry)
1943 Arlen, Harold Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Cabin in the Sky (movie, 1943)
Happy As the Day Is Long (basic entry) 1933 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Cotton Club Parade, 22nd Edition, 1933, (show/revue)
Happy Days Are Here Again (basic-plus entry) 1929-
1930
Ager, Milton Yellen, Jack Chasing Rainbows (movie)
Happy Talk
(basic entry)
1949 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar South Pacific (show)
Haunted Heart
(basic entry)
1948 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard Inside U.S.A. (show)
Have You Met Miss Jones? (basic entry) 1937 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz I'd Rather Be Right (show)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
(basic entry)
1944 Martin, Hugh;
Blane, Ralph
Martin, Hugh;
Blane, Ralph
Meet Me in St. Louis (Movie)
He Loves and She Loves
(full entry)
1927 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Funny Face (show)
He Was Too Good To Me
(basic entry)
1930 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Simple Simon (show)
Heart and Soul
(basic entry)
1938 Carmichael, Hoagy Loesser, Frank Independent Publication/A Song Is Born (movie short)
Heat Wave
(basic entry)
1933 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving As Thousands Cheer (show)
Hello Dolly!
(basic entry)
1964 Herman, Jerry Herman, Jerry Hello Dolly! (show)
Hello Young Lovers
(basic entry)
1951 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar The King and I (show)
Here Lies Love
(basic entry)
1932 Rainger, Ralph Robin, Leo The Big Broadcast (movie, 1932)
Here's That Rainy Day (basic entry) 1953 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny Carnival in Flanders (show)
Hey, Look Me Over
(basic entry)
1960 Coleman, Cy Leigh, Carolyn Wildcat (show)
Hit the Road to Dreamland
(full entry)
1942 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny Star Spangled Rhythm (movie)
Honeysuckle Rose
(basic-plus entry)
1929 Waller, Thomas "Fats" Razaf, Andy Load of Coal (show)
Hooray for Hollywood(basic entry)

1937 Whiting, Richard A. Mercer, Johnny Hollywood Hotel (movie, 1937)
Hooray for Love
(basic entry)
1948 Arlen, Harold Robin, Leo Casbah (movie)
How About You?
(basic entry)
1941 Adair, Tom Freed, Ralph Babes on Broadway (movie)
How Are Things in Glocca Morra?
(basic entry)
1946-
1947
Lane, Burton Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Finian's Rainbow (show)
How Deep Is the Ocean? (How high is the sky?)
(basic entry)
1932 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
How High The Moon
(basic entry)
1940 Lewis, Morgan
(1906-1968)
Hamilton, Nancy Two for the Show (show)
How Little We Know
(basic entry)
1944 Carmichael, Hoagy Mercer, Johnny To Have and Have Not (movie)
How Little We Know
(basic entry)
1956 Springer, Philip Leigh, Carolyn Independent Publication
How Long Has This Been Going On?
(full entry)
1927 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Funny Face (show, 1927, cut before NY opening); used in Rosalie (show, 1928)
How Sweet You Are
(basic entry)
1943 Schwartz, Arthur Loesser, Frank Thank Your Lucky Stars (movie)
Hundred Years from Today (A)
(basic entry)
1933 Young, Victor Washington, Ned;
Young, Joe
Blackbirds of 1933 (revue)
How Many Times?
(basic entry)
1926 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
I Ain't Got Nothin' but the Blues
(basic entry)
1944 Ellington, Duke George, Don Independent Publication
I Believe in You
(basic entry)
1961 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying (show)
I Can Dream, Can't I?
(basic entry)
1937 Fain, Sammy Kahal, Irving Right This Way (show)
I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me
(basic entry)
1926 McHugh, Jimmy Gaskill, Clarence (unclear origin)
I Can't Face the Music (without singing the Blues)
(basic entry)
1938 Bloom, Rube Koehler, Ted Independent Publication
I Can't Get Started (with you) (basic entry) 1935 Duke, Vernon Gershwin, Ira Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 (show)
I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby
(basic entry)
1927-
1928
McHugh, Jimmy Fields, Dorothy Blackbirds of 1928 (show)
I Concentrate on You
(basic entry)
1939 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Broadway Melody of 1940 (movie)
I Could Write a Book
(full entry)
1940 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Pal Joey (show)
I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night (basic entry) 1943 McHugh, Jimmy Adamson, Harold Higher and Higher (movie)
I Cover The Waterfront
(basic entry)
1933 Green, Johnny Heyman, Edward I Cover the Waterfront (movie)
I Cried for You
(basic-plus entry)
1923 Arnheim, Gus;
Lyman, Abe
Freed, Arthur Independent Publication
I Didn't Know About You
(basic entry)
1944 Ellington, Duke Russell, Bob Independent Publication
I Didn't Know What Time It Was
(full entry)
1939 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Too Many Girls (show)
I Don't Know Enough about You
(basic entry)
1940 Barbour, Dave Lee, Peggy Independent Publication
I Don't Know Why (I Just Do) (basic entry) 1931 Ahlert, Fred E. Turk, Roy Independent Publication
I Don't Want To Walk without You, Baby
(basic entry)
1941 Styne, Jule Loesser, Frank Sweater Girl (1941)
I Fall in Love Too Easily
(basic-plus entry)
1944 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Anchors Aweigh (movie)
I Feel a Song Coming On
(basic entry)
1935 McHugh, Jimmy Fields, Dorothy Every Night at Eight (movie)
I Found a Million Dollar Baby (in a five and ten cent store) 1931 Warren, Harry Rose, Billy;
Dixon, Mort
Bily Rose's Crazy Quilt (show)
I Get a Kick Out of You (basic entry) 1934
(1931)
Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Anything Goes (show)
I Get Along Without You Very Well
(basic entry)
1938 Carmichael, Hoagy Carmichael, Hoagy Independent Publication
I Got It Bad (and that ain't good)
(basic entry)
1941 Ellington, Duke Webster, Paul Francis Jump for Joy (show)
I Got Lost in His Arms
(basic entry)
1946 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Annie Get Your Gun (show)
I Got Plenty O' Nuthin'
(basic entry)
1935 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira;
Heyward, Dubose
Porgy and Bess (show)
I Got Rhythm
(basic entry)
1930 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Girl Crazy (show)
I Gotta Right To Sing the Blues
(basic entry)
1932 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Earl Carroll's Vanities of 1932
I Got the Sun in the Morning
(basic entry)
1946 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Annie Get Your Gun (show)
I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan
(full entry)
1929 (music 1919-
1920)
Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard The Little Show (show/revue)
I Had The Craziest Dream (basic-plus entry) 1942 Warren, Harry Gordon, Mack Springtime in the Rockies (movie)
I Had Myself a True Love
(basic entry)
1946 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny St. Louis Woman (show)
I Hadn't Anyone Till You
(basic entry)
1938 Noble, Ray Noble, Ray Independent Publication
I Happen To Like New York (basic entry) 1930 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole The New Yorkers (show)
I have Dreamed
(basic entry)
1951 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar The King and I (Show)
I Hear Music
(basic entry)
1940 Lane, Burton Loesser, Frank Dancing on a Dime (movie)
I Just Found Out about Love (basic entry) 1956 McHugh, Jimmy Adamson, Harold Strip for Action (show)
I know That You Know
(basic entry)
1926 Youmans, Vincent Caldwell, Anne Oh, Please! (show, 1926)
I Know Why (and so do you) (basic entry) 1941 Warren, Harry Gordon, Mack Sun Valley Serenade (movie)
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
(basic entry)
1954 (circa)
Cory, George
Cross, Douglas
Independent Publicaton
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
(basic entry)
1938 Ellington, Duke Mills, Irving;
Nemo, Henry;
Redmond, John
Cotton Club Parade (cut from the 1938 show/revue)
I Like the Likes of You
(basic entry)
1933 Duke, Vernon Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Ziegfeld Follies of 1934 (show)
I Like the Sunrise
(basic entry)
1947 Ellington, Duke Parish, Mitchell Liberian Suite (orchestral piece)
I Love a Piano
(miimal enry)
1915 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
I Love Paris
(basic entry)
1952 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Can-Can (show, 1953)
I Love the Way You're Breaking My Heart
(basic entry)
1951
(circa)
Alter, Louis Drake, Milton Independent Publication?
I Love You
(basic entry)
1943 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Mexican Hayride (show, 1944)
I Love You, Samantha
(basic entry)
1955 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole High Society (movie, 1956)
I Loves You, Porgy
(basic entry)
1935 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira;
Heyward, Dubose
Porgy and Bess (show)
I Married an Angel
(basic entry)
1933/
1938
Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz I Married an Angel (movie and show)
I May Be Wrong (but I Think You're Wonderful)
(basic entry)
1929 Sullivan, Henry Ruskin, Harry John Murray Anderson's Alamanc (revue, 1929)
I Miss You So
(basic entry)
1939 Henderson, Jimmy;
Scott, Bertha;
Robin, Syd

Henderson, Jimmy;
Scott, Bertha;
Robin, Syd
Independent Publication (?)
I Only Have Eyes for You (basic entry) 1934 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Dames (movie)
I Remember You
(basic entry)
1942 Schertzinger, Victor Mercer, Johnny The Fleet's In (movie)
I See Your Face before Me (basic entry) 1937 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard Between the Devil (show)
I Should Care
(basic entry)
1944 Stordahl, Axel;
Weston, Paul
Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication
I Surrender Dear
(basic entry)
1931 Barris, Harry Clifford, Gordon Independent Publication
I Thought About You
(basic-plus entry)
1939 Van Heusen, Jimmy Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
I Used To Be Color Blind
(basic entry)
1937-
1938
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Carefree (movie)
I Walk a Little Faster
(basic entry)
1958 Coleman, Cy Leigh, Carolyn Independent Publication
I Wanna Be Around (to pick up the pieces when somebody breaks your heart) (basic-plus entry) 1959/
1963
Mercer, Johnny Mercer, Johnny; Vimmerstedt, Sadie Independent Publication
I Wanna Be Loved
(basic entry)
1932 Green, Johnny Heyman, Edward;
Rose, Billy
Casino de Paris (show)
I Want To Be Happy
(basic entry)
1924 Youmans, Vincent Caesar, Irving No, No Nanette (show)
I Was Doing All Right
(basic entry)
1937 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira The Goldwyn Follies (movie, 1938)
I Wish I Were in Love Again (full entry) 1937 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Babes in Arms (show)
I Wish I Didn't Love You So (basic entry) 1947 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank The Perils of Pauline (movie)
I Wished on the Moon
(basic entry)
1935 Rainger, Ralph;
Parker, Dorothy
Rainger, Ralph;
Parker, Dorothy
The Big Broadcast of 1936 (movie)
I Wonder What Became of Me
(basic entry)
1946 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny St. Louis Woman (cut)
I Won't Dance
(basic-plus entry)
1935 (1934) Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar;
Harbach, Otto;
Fields, Dorothy
Roberta (movie)
If I Could Be With You (one hour tonight)
(basic-plus entry)
1926 Johnson, James P. Creamer, Henry Independent Publication
If I Had You
(basic entry)
1928 Connelley,
Reginald
;
Shapiro, Ted;
Campbell, Jimmy
Connelley, Reginald;
Shapiro, Ted;
Campbell, Jimmy
Independent Publication
If I Loved You
(basic entry)
1945 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar Carousel (show)
If I Only Had a Brain/a Heart/the Nerve
(basic-plus entry)
1939 Arlen, Harold Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) The Wizard of Oz (movie, 1939)
If I Should Lose You
(full entry)
1935 Ralph Rainger Leo Robin Rose of the Rancho
(movie, 1936)
If I Were a Bell
(basic entry)
1950 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Guys and Dolls (show)
If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You
(basic entry)
1932 (1934) Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard The Gibson Family, radio show, but not used until Revenge with Music, show (1934)
If This Isn't Love
(basic entry)
1946-
1947
Lane, Burton Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Finian's Rainbow (show)
I'll Be Around
(basic entry)
1942 Wilder, Alec Wilder, Alec Independent Publication
I'll Be Home for Christmas
(basic entry)
1943 Kent, Walter;
Gannon, Kim;
Ram, Buck
Kent, Walter;
Gannon, Kim;
Ram, Buck
Independent Publication
I'll Be Seeing You
(basic entry)
1938 Fain, Sammy Kahal, Irving Right This Way (show)
I'll Follow You
(basic entry)
1932 Ahlert, Fred E. Turk, Roy Independent Publication
I'll Get By (as long as I have you) (full Entry) 1927 Ahlert, Fred E. Turk, Roy Independent Publication
I'll Never Be the Same
(basic entry)
1932 Matty Malneck;
Signorelli, Frank
Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
I'll Never Go there Anymore
(basic entry)
1964 Charlap, Moose Lawrence, Eddie Kelly (show)
I'll Never Smile Again
(basic entry)
1939 Lowe, Ruth Lowe, Ruth Independent Publication
I'll Remember April
(basic entry)
1941 De Paul, Gene Raye, Don;
Johnston, Patricia
Ride 'Em Cowboy (movie)
I'll See You in My Dreams
(basic entry)
1924 Jones, Isham Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
I'll String Along With You (basic entry) 1934 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Twenty Million Sweethearts (movie)
I'll Take Romance
(basic entry)
1937 Oakland, Ben Hammerstein II, Oscar I'll Take Romance (movie)
I'll Walk Alone
(basic entry)
1944 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Follow the Boys (movie)
Ill Wind
(basic entry)
1934 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Cotton Club Parade, 24th edition, 1934 show/revue
I'm A Fool To Want You
(basic entry)
1951 Herron, Joel S.;
Sinatra, Frank;
Wolf, Jack
Herron, Joel S.;
Sinatra, Frank;
Wolf, Jack
Independent Publication
I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
(basic-plus entry)
1918 Carroll, Harry (from Frederick Chopin) McCarthy, Joseph Oh, Look! (show)
I'm an Old Cowhand (from the Rio Grande)
(basic entry)
1936 Mercer, Johnny; (Warren, Harry) Mercer, Johnny Rhythm on the Range (movie)
I'm Beginning to See the Light
(basic entry)
1944 Ellington, Duke;
Hodges, Johnny;
James, Harry
George, Don Independent Publication
I'm Building up to an Awful Letdown
(Full entry)
1935 Astaire, Fred Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
I'm Confessin' (that I love you)
(basic entry)
1930 Dougherty, Doc:
Reynolds, Ellis
Neiburg, Al J. Independent Publication
I'm Getting Sentimental over You
(basic entry)
1932-
1933
Bassman, George Washington, Ned Independent Pubication
I'm Glad There Is You (In this world of ordinary people)
(basic entry)
1941 Dorsey, Jimmy;
Mertz, Paul Madeira
Dorsey, Jimmy;
Mertz, Paul Madeira
Independent Pubication
I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out of My Life
(basic entry)
1956 Coleman, Cy McCarthy, Joseph Allen, Jr. Independent Pubication
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter (basic entry) 1935 Ahlert, Fred E. Young, Joe Independent Pubication
I'm in The Mood for Love (basic entry) 1935 McHugh, Jimmy Fields, Dorothy Every Night at Eight (movie)
I'm Just a Lucky So and So
(basic entry)
1945 Ellington, Duke;
David, Mack
Ellington, Duke;
David, Mack
Independent Publication
I'm Just Wild about Harry (basic entry) 1921 Blake, Eubie Sissle, Noble Shuffle Along (show)
I'm Nobody's Baby
(basic entry)
1921 Ager, Milton;
Davis, Benny;
Santly, Lester
Ager, Milton;
Davis, Benny;
Santly, Lester
Independent Publication
I'm Old Fashioned
(basic entry)
1942 Kern, Jerome Mercer, Johnny You Were Never Lovelier (movie)
I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket
(basic entry)
1935-
1936
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Follow the Fleet (movie)
I'm Sitting on Top of the World
(basic entry)
1925 Henderson, Ray Lewis, Sam M;
Young, Joe
Independent Publication
I'm Through with Love
(basic entry)
1931 Matty Malneck; Livingston, Fud Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
Imagination
(basic entry)
1940 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny Independent Publication
In a Sentimental Mood
(basic entry)
1935 Ellington, Duke Kurtz, Manny;
Mills, Irving
Independent Publication
In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
(partail entry)
1951 Carmichael, Hoagy Mercer, Johnny Here Comes the Groom (movie)
In Love in Vain
(basic entry)
1945 Kern, Jerome Robin, Leo Centennial Summer (movie, 1946)
In the Still of the Night
(basic entry)
1937 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Rosalie (movie)
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
(basic-plus entry)
1955 Mann, David Hilliard, Bob Independent Publication
Indian Summer
(basic entry)
1919 (music)
1939 (words)
Herbert, Victor Dubin, Al Independent Publication
Isn't It a Pity?
(basic entry)
1932 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Pardon My English (show)
Isn't It Romantic?
(basic entry)
1932 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Love Me Tonight (movie)
Isn't This A Lovely Day (to be caught in the rain)?
(basic entry)
1935 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Top Hat (movie)
It Ain't Necessarily So
(basic entry)
1935 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Porgy and Bess
It All Depends on You
(basic-plus entry)
1926 De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy),
Brown, Lew;
Henderson, Ray
De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy), Brown, Lew;
Henderson, Ray
Big Boy (show)
It Amazes Me
(basic entry)
1958 Coleman, Cy Leigh, Carolyn Independent Publication
It Could Happen To You
(basic entry)
1944 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny And the Angels Sing (movie)
It Don't Mean a Thing (if it ain't got that swing)
(basic entry)
1931-
1932
Ellington, Duke Mills, Irving Independent Publication
It Had To Be You
(basic entry)
1924 Jones, Isham Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
It Might As Well Be Spring (full entry) 1945 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar State Fair (movie)
It Never Entered My Mind
(basic-plus entry)
1940 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Higher and Higher (show)
It Only Happens When I Dance with You
(basic entry)
1947-
1948
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Easter Parade (movie)
It Was a Very Good Year
(basic entry)
1961 Drake, Ervin M. Drake, Ervin M. Independent Publicaton
It Was Me (C'etait Moi)
(basic entry)
1960 Bécaud, Gilbert Gimbel, Norman (Engl.); Vidalin, Maurice ( Orig. Fr.); Independent Publicaton
It Was Written in the Stars
(basic entry)
1948 Arlen, Harold Robin, Leo Casbah (movie)
It's a Good Day
(basic entry)
1946 Lee, Peggy;
Barbour, Dave
Lee, Peggy;
Barbour, Dave
Independent Publication
It's a Lonesome Old Town
(basic entry)
1930 Kisco, Charles Tobias, Harry Independent Publication
It's a Lovely Day Today
(basic entry)
1950 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Call Me Madam (show)
It's a Most Unusual Day (full entry) 1948 McHugh, Jimmy Adamson, Harold A Date with Judy (movie)
It's a New World
(basic entry)
1954 Arlen, Harold Gershwin, Ira A Star is Born (movie)
It's a Wonderful World
(basic entry)
1939 Savitt, Jay;
Watson, Johnny
Adamson, Harold Independing Publication
It's All Right with Me
(basic entry)
1953 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Can-Can (show)
It's Been a Long, Long Time
(basic entry)
1945 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication
It's De-lovely
(basic entry)
1936 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Red, Hot and Blue (Show)
It's Easy To Remember
(and so hard to forget)
(basic entry)
1934-
1935
Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Mississippi (movie)
It's Magic
(full entry)
1948 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Romance on the High Seas (movie)
It's Only a Paper Moon (full entry) 1932 Arlen, Harold Harburg, E. Y. (Yip);
Rose, Billy
The Great Magoo (show)
It's So Peaceful in the Country
(basic entry)
1941 Wilder, Alec Wilder, Alec Independent Publication
It's the Talk of the Town
(basic entry)
1933 Livingston, Jerry Symes, Marty;
Neiburg, Al J.
Independent Publication
I've Got a Crush on You
(basic entry)
1928 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Treasure Girl (show, 1928); also used in Strike up the Band (show, 1930)
I've Got a Feelin' I'm Fallin'
(basic entry)
1929 Link, Harry;
Waller, Thomas "Fats"
Rose, Billy Applause (movie)
I've Got Five Dollars
(basic entry)
1931 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz America's Sweetheart (show)
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
(basic-plus entry)
1936 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving On the Avenue (movie, 1937)
I've Got the World on a String
(basic-plus entry)
1932 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Cotton Club Parade, 1932, 21st edition (revue/show)
I've Got To Sing a Torch Song
(basic entry)
1933 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Gold Diggers of 1933 (movie)
I've Got You under My Skin (basic entry) 1936 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Born to Dance (movie)
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
(basic entry)
1956 Loewe, Frederick Lerner, Alan Jay My Fair Lady (show)
I've Heard That Song Before
(basic entry)
1942 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Youth on Parade (movie)
I've Never Been in Love Before
(basic entry)
1950 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Guys and Dolls (show)
I've Told Every Little Star (basic entry) 1932 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Music in the Air (show)
Jeepers Creepers
(basic entry)
1938 Warren, Harry Mercer, Johnny Going Places (movie)
Johnny One-Note
(full entry)
1937 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Babes in Arms (show)
June In January
(basic entry)
1934 Rainger, Ralph Robin, Leo Here Is My Heart (movie)
Just a Gigolo
(basic entry)
1930 Casucci, Leonello Caeser, Irving (orig. German lyrics by Julius Brammer) Indpendent Publication
Just Friends
(basic entry)
1931 Klenner, John Lewis, Sam M Independent Publication
Just In Time
(basic-plus entry)
1956 Styne, Jule Comden, Betty;
Green, Adolph
Bells Are Ringing (show)
Just One More Chance 1931 Johnston, Arthur Coslow, Sam Independent Publication
Just One of Those Things
(basic entry)
1935 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Jubilee (show)
Just Squeeze Me
(but please don't tease me) (basic entry)
1941 Ellington, Duke Gaines, Lee Jump for Joy (Show)
Keepin' Myself for You
(basic entry)
1930 Youmans, Vincent Clare, Sidney Hit the Deck (movie, 1930)
Keepin' Out of Mischief, Now
(basic entry)
1932 Waller, Thomas "Fats" Razaf, Andy Independent Publication
Kiss To Build a Dream on (A)
(basic-plus entry)
1935 (current title and revised lyric, 1951) Ruby, Harry Kalmar, Bert;
Hammerstein II, Oscar
A Night at the Opera (movie—cut before release)
Lady Is a Tramp (The)
(basic-plus entry)
1937 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Babes in Arms (show)
Lady's in Love with You (The) (basic entry) 1939 Lane, Burton Loesser, Frank Some Like it Hot (movie—1939)
Lady Sings the Blues (The)
(basic entry)
1956 Wilder, Alec Engvick, William Independent Publication
Last Night When We Were Young
(basic entry)
1935 Arlen, Harold Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Independent Publication
Last Time I Saw Paris (The) (basic entry) 1940 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Independent Publication
Laura
(basic entry)
1944-
1945
Raksin, David Mercer, Johnny Laura (movie—music only)
Lazy (basic entry) 1924 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
Laziest Gal in Town (The) (basic entry) 1927 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole (probably written for unproduced show)
Lazy Afternoon
(basic entry)
1954 Moross, Jerome Latouche, John The Golden Apple (show)
Lazybones
(basic-plus entry)
1933 Carmichael, Hoagy Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication (used in movie Bombshell, 1933)
Lazy River
(basic entry)
1931 Carmichael, Hoagy; Arodin; Sidney Carmichael, Hoagy; Arodin; Sidney Independent Publication
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
(basic entry)
1945 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication
Let Me Love You
(basic entry)
1954 Howard, Bart Howard, Bart Independent Publication
Let There Be Love
(basic entry)
1940 (1939) Rand, Lionel Grant, Ian Independent Publication (?)
Let Yourself Go
(basic entry)
1935-
1936
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Follow the Fleet (movie)
Let's Call The Whole Thing Off (full entry) 1936-
1937
Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Shall We Dance (film)
Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love (basic entry) 1928 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Paris (Show)
Let's Face The Music And Dance
(basic entry)
1935-
1936
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Follow the Fleet (movie)
Let's Fall in Love
(basic entry)
1933 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Let's Fall in Love (movie)
Let's Fly Away
(basic entry)
1930 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole The New Yorkers (show)
Let's Get Away from It All (basic-plus entry) 1940 Dennis, Matt Adair, Tom Independent Publication
Let's Get Lost
(full entry)
1942-
19 43
McHugh, Jimmy Loesser, Frank Happy Go Lucky (movie)
Let's Take a Walk Around the Block
(basic entry)
1934 Arlen, Harold Gershwin, Ira;Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Life Begins at 8:40 (show)
Let's Take an Old-Fashioned Walk
(basic entry)
1948-
1949
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Miss Liberty (show)
Let's Take the Long Way Home
(basic-plus entry)
1944 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny Here Come the Waves (movie)
Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries
(basic entry)
1931 Henderson, Ray Brown, Lew George White's Scandals
(show/revue, 1931)
Like a Straw In The Wind (basic entry) 1940
(circa)
Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Independent Publication
Like Someone in Love
(basic entry)
1944 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny Belle of the Yukon (movie)
Little Girl Blue
(basic entry)
1935 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Jumbo (show)
Little White Lies
(basic entry)
1930 Donaldson, Walter Donaldson, Walter Independent Publication
Lonely Town
(basic entry)
1944 Bernstein, Leonard Comden, Betty;
Green, Adolph
On the Town (show)
Long Ago (and far away)
(basic entry)
1944 Kern, Jerome Gershwin, Ira Cover Girl (movie)
Look for the Silver Lining
(basic entry)
1920 Kern, Jerome De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy) Sally (show)
Look to the Rainbow
(basic entry)
1946-
1947
Lane, Burton Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Finian's Rainbow (show)
Looking at You
(basic entry)
1928 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Wake Up and Dream (show, 1929)
Lost in a Fog
(basic entry)
1934 McHugh, Jimmy Fields, Dorothy Have a Heart (movie)
Lost in the Stars
(partail entry)
1944 Weill, Kurt Anderson, Maxwell Ulysses Africanus (unrealized project --used in the show Lost in the Stars, 1949)
Louise (basic entry) 1929 Whiting, Richard A. Robin, Leo Innocents of Paris (movie)
Love for Sale
(basic entry)
1930 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole The New Yorkers (show)
Love Is Here to Stay (Our) (basic entry) 1937-
1938
Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira The Goldwyn Follies (movie)
Love Is In The Air
(basic entry)
1925 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Tell Me More (show)
Love Is Just Around The Corner
(basic entry)
1934 Gensler, Lewis E. Robin, Leo Here Is My Heart (movie)
Love Me or Leave Me
(basic entry)
1928 Donaldson, Walter Kahn, Gus Whoopee (show)
Love Walked In
(basic entry)
1937-
1938
Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira The Goldwyn Follies (movie)
Love, Look Away
(basic entry)
1958 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar Flower Drum Song (show)
Lovely To Look At
(full entry)
1935 Kern, Jerome Fields, Dorothy Roberta (movie)
Lovely Way To Spend an Evening (A)
(basic entry)
1943 McHugh, Jimmy Adamson, Harold Higher and Higher (movie)
Lover (basic entry) 1932 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Love Me Tonight (movie)
Lover Come Back to Me
(basic entry)
1928 Romberg, Sigmund Hammerstein II, Oscar The New Moon (show)
Lover Man (oh, where can you be)
(basic entry)
1942 Davis, Jimmy;
Ramirez, Ram;
Sherman, Jimmy
Davis, Jimmy;
Ramirez, Ram;
Sherman, Jimmy
Independent Publication
Luckiest Man in the World (basic entry) 1933 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Pardon My English (show)
Lucky To Be Me
(basic entry)
1944 Bernstein, Leonard Comden, Betty;
Green, Adolph
On the Town (show)
Lullaby of Birdland
(basic entry)
1952 Shearing, George Weiss, George David Independent Publication
Lullaby of Broadway (basic-plus entry) 1934 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Gold Diggers of 1935 (movie)
Lulu's Back In Town
(basic entry)
1935 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Broadway Gondolier (movie)
Lush Life
(basic entry)
1933-
1939
(1949)
Strayhorn, Billy Strayhorn, Billy Independent Publication
Mack the Knife
(basic entry)
1952
(1928)
Weill, Kurt Blitzstein, Mark (English); Brecht, Berthold (German) The Threepenny Opera (show)
Make Believe
(basic entry)
1927 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Show Boat (show)
Make Someone Happy
(basic-plus entry)
1960 Styne, Jule Comden, Betty;
Green, Adolph
Do Re Mi (show)
Make the Man Love Me
(basic entry)
1951 Schwartz, Arthur Fields, Dorothy A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (show)
Makin' Whoopee
(basic entry)
1928 Donaldson, Walter Kahn, Gus Whoopee! (show, 1929)
Mam'selle
(basic entry)
1946 Goulding, Edmund Gordon, Mack The Razor's Edge (movie)
Man I Love (The)
(full entry)
1924 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Lady, Be Good! (written for but not used in show)
Man That Got Away (The)
(basic entry)
1954 Arlen, Harold Gershwin, Ira A Star Is Born (movie)
Manhattan
(basic entry)
1922 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz originally written for Winkle Town (show, 1922); became known after use in revue, Garrick Gaieties (1925)
Marie (the dawn is breaking)
(basic entry)
1928 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving The Awakening, 1928 (movie)
Masquerade Is Over (The) (I'm afraid)
(basic entry)
1938 Wrubel, Allie Magidson, Herb Independent Publication
Maybe You'll Be There
(basic entry)
1947 Bloom, Rube Gallop, Sammy Independent Publication
Me and My Shadow
(basic entry)
1927 Dreyer, Dave;
Jolson, Al
Rose, Billy Independent Publication
Mean to Me
(basic entry)
1929 Ahlert, Fred E. Turk, Roy Independent Publication
Memories of You
(basic entry)
1930 Blake, Eubie Razaf, Andy Lew Leslie's Blackbirds (revue)
Midnight Sun
(basic-plus entry)
1947,
1954
Burke, Sonny;
Hampton, Lionel (1947)
Mercer, Johnny (1954) Independent Publication
Mimi (basic entry) 1932 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Love Me Tonight (movie)
Miss Brown to You
(basic entry)
1935 Rainger, Ralph; Whiting, Richard A. Robin, Leo The Big Broadcast of 1936 (movie)
Miss Otis Regrets
(full entry)
1933-
1934
Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Ever Yours (unproduced show)
Misty
(basic entry)
1954
(music)
1955
(lyric)
Garner, Erroll Burke, Johnny Independent Publication
Moanin' Low
(basic-plus entry)
1928 Rainger, Ralph Dietz, Howard The Little Show (show/revue)
Moments like This
(basic entry)
1938 Lane, Burton Loesser, Frank College Swing (movie)
Mona Lisa
(basic entry)
1949 Livingston, Jay Evans, Ray Captain Carey, USA (movie)
Mood Indigo
(basic entry)
1930
(music),
1931
(lyric)
Ellington, Duke;
Bigard, Barney;
Mills, Irving
Mills, Irving;
Parish, Mitchell
Independent Publication
Moon River
(basic entry)
1961 Mancini, Henry Mercer, Johnny Breakfast at Tiffany's (movie)
Moonlight Becomes You (basic-plus entry) 1942 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny Road to Morocco (movie)
Moonlight in Vermont
(basic entry)
1943 Suessdorf, Karl Blackburn, John Moonlight in Vermont (movie, 1944—song cut from movie)
Moonlight Serenade
(basic entry)
1939
(music)
1940
(lyrics)
Miller, Glenn Parish, Mitchell Independent Publication
More I See You (The)
(basic entry)
1945 Warren, Harry Gordon, Mack Diamond Horseshoe (movie)
More Than You Know
(basic entry)
1929 Youmans, Vincent Eliscu, Edward;
Rose, Billy
Great Day (show)
Most Beautiful Girl in the World (The)
(basic entry)
1935 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Jumbo (show)
Mountain Greenery
(basic entry)
1926 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Garrick Gaieties (1926)
Music That Makes Me Dance (The)
(basic entry)
1964 Styne, Jule Merrill, Bob Funny Girl (show)
My Baby Just Cares for Me
(basic entry)
1930 Donaldson, Walter Kahn, Gus Whoopee! (movie)
My Blue Heaven
(basic entry)
1924
(circa)
Donaldson, Walter Whiting, George A. Independent Publication ?
My Buddy
(basic entry)
1922 Donaldson, Walter Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
My Favorite Things
(basic entry)
1959 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar The Sound of Music (show)
My Foolish Heart
(basic entry)
1949 Young, Victor Washington, Ned My Foolish Heart (movie)
My Funny Valentine
(full entry)
1937 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Babes in Arms
My Heart Belongs to Daddy (basic entry) 1938 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Leave It to Me (show)
My Heart Stood Still
(full entry)
1927 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz One Dam' thing After Another
My Heart Tells Me
(full entry)
1943 Warren, Harry Gordon, Mack Sweet Rosie O'Grady (movie)
My Honey's Loving Arms
(basic entry)
1922 Meyer, Joseph Ruby, Herman Independent Publication
My Ideal
(basic entry)
1930 Whiting, Richard A. A.; Chase, Newell Robin, Leo Playboy of Paris (movie)
My Kind of Town
(Chicago is)
(basic entry)
1964 Van Heusen, Jimmy Cahn, Sammy Robin and the Seven Hoods (movie)
My Kinda Love
(basic entry)
1928
(circa)
Alter, Louis Trent, Jo Americana (show)
My Man's Gone Now
(basic entry)
1935 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira;
Heyward, Dubose
Porgy and Bess (show)
My Melancholy Baby
(basic entry)
1911-
1912
Burnett, Ernie Norton, George A. Independent Publication
My Old Flame
(full entry)
1934 Coslow, Sam;
Johnston, Arthur
Coslow, Sam;
Johnston, Arthur
Belle of the Nineties (movie)
My One And Only (What am I Gonna Do?) (full entry) 1927 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Funny Face (show)
My One And Only Love
(basic entry)
1947
(music)
1952
(lyric)
Wood, Guy B;
Mellin, Robert
Wood, Guy B;
Mellin, Robert
Independent Publicaton
My Reverie
(basic entry)
1938 Debussy, Claude;
Clinton, Larry
Clinton, Larry Independent Publication
My Romance
(basic entry)
1935 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Jumbo (show)
My Shining Hour
(basic entry)
1943 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny The Sky's the Limit (movie)
My Ship
(basic entry)
1941 Weill, Kurt Gershwin, Ira Lady in the Dark (show)
My Silent Love
(basic entry)
1932 Suesse, Dana Heyman, Edward Independent Publication
My Sugar Is So Refined
(basic entry)
1946
(circa)
Lippman, Sidney Dee, Sylvia Independent Publication
Nancy (with the laughing face) (basic entry) 1944 Van Heusen, Jimmy Silvers, Phil Independent Publicatin
Nature Boy
(basic entry)
1948 Ahbez, Eden Ahbez, Eden The Boy with the Green Hair (movie)
Nearness Of You (The)
(basic entry)
1937 Carmichael, Hoagy Washington, Ned Written for never-made movie Romance in the Rough, used in Romance in the Dark (movie, 1938)
Never Gonna Dance
(basic entry)
1936 Kern, Jerome Fields, Dorothy Swing Time (movie)
Never Let Me Go
(basic entry)
1956 Livingston, Jay Evans, Ray The Scarlet Hour (movie)
Never Will I Marry
(basic entry)
1959-
1960
Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Greenwillow (show)
Nevertheless (I'm in love with you)
(basic entry)
1931 Ruby, Harry Kalmar, Bert Independent Publication
New Sun in the Sky
(basic entry)
1931 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard The Band Wagon (show)
New York, New York
(basic entry)
1944 Bernstein, Leonard Comden, Betty;
Green, Adolph
On the Town
Nice 'n' Easy
(full entry)
1960 Bergman, Alan;
Bergman, Marilyn; Spence, Lew;
Sinatra, Frank
Bergman, Alan;
Bergman, Marilyn;
Spence, Lew;
Sinatra, Frank
Independent Publication
(See discussion of Sinatra's song-writing credit on song page.)
Nice Work If You Can Get It
(basic-plus entry)
1937 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira A Damsel in Distress (movie)
Night and Day
(basic entry)
1932 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Gay Divorce (show)
Night We Called It a Day (The)
(basic-plus entry)
1941-
1942
Dennis, Matt Adair, Tom Independent Publication
Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square (A)
(basic-plus entry)
1939
(circa)
Maschwitz, Eric (aka Marvell, Holt);
Sherwin, Manning; Strachey, Jack
Maschwitz, Eric (aka Marvell, Holt);
Sherwin, Manning; Strachey, Jack
New Faces (show)
Nina Never Knew
basic entry)
1952 Alter, Louis Drake, Milton Independent Publication
No Love, No Nothin'
(basic entry)
1943 Warren, Harry Robin, Leo The Gang's All Here (movie)
No Moon at All
(basic entry)
1947 Evans, Redd;
Mann, David
Evans, Redd;
Mann, David
Independent Publication
No One Ever Tells You
(basic entry)
1956-
1957
circa
Atwood, Hub Coates, Carroll Independent Publication
No Other Love
(basic entry)
1952
(music)
1953
(lyrics)
Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar Victory at Sea, melody (TV film); Me and Juliet, lyrics (show)
No Strings (I'm fancy free) (basic entry) 1935 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Top Hat (movie)
No Strings
(basic entry)
1962 Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, Richard No Strings (show)
Nobody Else but Me
(basic entry)
1945 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Show Boat (show—1946 producition)
Nobody's Heart (belongs to me)
(basic entry)
1942 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz By Jupiter (show)
Occasional Man (An)
(basic entry)
1955 Martin, Hugh;
Blane, Ralph
Martin, Hugh;
Blane, Ralph
The Girl Rush (movie)
Of Thee I Sing
(basic entry)
1931 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Of Thee I Sing (show)
Oh! Look At Me Now
(basic entry)
1941 Bushkin, Joe
De Vries, John Independent Publication
Oh! You Crazy Moon
(basic entry)
1939 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny Independent Publication
Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning
(basic entry)
1918 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Yip, Yip, Yaphank (show)
Oh, Lady, Be Good!
(full entry)
1924 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Lady, Be Good! (show)
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
(basic entry)
1911 Ayer, Nat D. Brown, A. Seymour Independent Publication
Ol' Man River
(basic entry)
1927 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Show Boat (show)
Old Devil Moon
(basic entry)
1946-
1947
Lane, Burton Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Finian's Rainbow (show)
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
(basic entry)
1965 Lane, Burton Lerner, Alan Jay On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (show)
On a Slow Boat to China
(basic entry)
1948 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Independent Publication
On the Atchison, Topeka, and The Santa Fe
(basic entry)
1943,
1945,
1946
Warren, Harry Mercer, Johnny (with additional verses by
Thompson, Kay;
Blane, Ralph;
Edens, Roger)
The Harvey Girls (movie)
On the Street Where You Live (basic entry) 1956 Loewe, Frederick Lerner, Alan Jay My Fair Lady (show)
On the Sunny Side of the Street
(basic entry)
1930 McHugh, Jimmy Fields, Dorothy Lew Leslie's International Revue
Once in a While
(basic entry)
1937 Edwards, Michael Green, Bud Independent Publication
Once in Love with Amy
(basic entry)
1948 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Where's Charley? (show)
One for My Baby (and one more for the road)
(basic entry)
1943 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny The Sky's the Limit (movie)
One Hour With You
basic entry)
1932 Whiting, Richard A. Robin, Leo One Hour with You (movie)
One I Love (The)
(belongs to somebody else)
(basic entry)
1924 Jones, Isham Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
Out of My Dreams
(basic entry)
1943 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar Oklahoma (show)
Out of Nowhere
(basic entry)
1931 Green, Johnny Heyman, Edward Independent Publication
Out of This World
(basic entry)
1945 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny Out of This World (movie)
Over the Rainbow
(basic entry)
1938 Arlen, Harold Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) The Wizard of Oz (movie, 1939)
P.S. I Love You
(basic entry)
1934 Jenkins, Gordon Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
Party's Over (The)
(basic-plus entry)
1956 Styne, Jule Comden, Betty;
Green, Adolph
Bells Are Ringing (show)
Pennies From Heaven
(basic entry)
1936 Johnston, Arthur Burke, Johnny Pennies from Heaven (movie)
People (who need people) (basic entry) 1964 Styne, Jule Merrill, Bob Funny Girl (show)
People Will Say We're In Love (basic entry) 1943 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar Oklahoma (show)
Peel Me a Grape
(basic entry)
1962 Frishberg, Dave Frishberg, Dave Independent Publication
Pick Yourself Up
(basic-plus entry)
1936 Kern, Jerome Fields, Dorothy Swing Time
Play a Simple Melody
(basic entry)
1914 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Watch Your Step (show)
Please Be Kind
(basic entry)
1938 Chaplin, Saul Cahn, Sammy Swing Cat's Jamboree (movie—Vitaphone short)
Please Don't Talk about Me When I'm Gone
(basic entry)
1930 Stept, Sam H.;
Palmer, Bee
Clare, Sidney Independent Publication
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
(basic entry)
1940 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny Independent Publication
Poor Butterfly
(basic entry)
1916 Hubbell, Raymond Golden, John L. The Big Show (show)
Poor You
(basic entry)
1942 Lane, Burton Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Ship Ahoy (movie)
Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition
(basic entry)
1942 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Independent Publication
Prelude to a Kiss
(basic entry)
1938 Ellington, Duke Gordon, Irving;
Mills, Irving
Independent Publication
Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody (A)
(basic entry)
1919 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Ziegfeld Follies of 1919 (show)
Put On a Happy Face
(basic-plus entry)
1960 Strouse, Charles Adams, Lee Bye Bye Birdie (show)
Puttin' On The Ritz
(basic entry)
1927,
1930,
1946
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving First used in Puttin' on the Ritz (moive, 1930)
Remember
(basic entry)
1925 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
Remember My Forgotten Man(basic entry)

1933 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Gold Diggers of 1933 (movie)
Remind Me
(basic entry)
1940 Kern, Jerome Fields, Dorothy One Night in the Tropics (movie)
Rhode Island Is Famous for You
(basic entry)
1948 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard Inside U.S.A. (show)
Ridin' High
(basic entry)
1936 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Red, Hot and Blue (show)
Right As The Rain
(full entry)
1944 Arlen, Harold Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Bloomer Girl (show)
Rise 'n' Shine
(basic entry)
1932 Youmans, Vincent De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy) Take A Chance (Show)
River Stay 'Way from My Door
(basic entry)
1931 Woods, Harry M. Dixon, Mort Independent Publication
Route 66 (Get Your Kicks on)
(basic entry)
1946 Troup, Bobby Troup, Bobby Independent Publication
Rules of the Road
(basic entry)
1961 Coleman, Cy Leigh, Carolyn Independent Publication
Russian Lullaby
(basic entry)
1927 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
'S Wonderful
(full entry)
1927 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Funny Face (Show)
Sand in My Shoes
(basic entry)
1941 Schertzinger, Victor Loesser, Frank Kiss the Boys Good-bye (movie)
Satin Doll
(basic entry)
1953
(music)
1958
(Lyric)
Ellington, Duke; Strayhorn, Billy Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
Saturday Night Is the Lonliest Night in the Week (basic entry) 1944 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication
Say It Isn't So
(basic entry)
1932 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
Say It (over and over again) (basic entry) 1940 McHugh, Jimmy Loesser, Frank Buck Benny Rides Again (movie)
Says My Heart
(basic entry)
1938 Lane, Burton Loesser, Frank Cocoanut Grove (movie)
Second Time Around (The) (basic entry) 1960 Van Heusen, Jimmy Cahn, Sammy High Time (movie)
Seems like Old Times
(basic entry)
1945 Lombardo, Carmen Loeb, John Jacob Independent Publication
Sentimental Journey
(basic entry)
1944 Homer, Ben;
Brown, Les;
Green, Bud
Homer, Ben;
Brown, Les;
Green, Bud
Independent Publication
September in the Rain (full entry) 1935 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Stars over Broadway (movie—music only, 1935); Melody for Two (movie—words and music, 1937)
September of My Years (The)
(basic entry)
1965 Van Heusen, Jimmy Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication
September Song
(basic entry)
1938 Weill, Kurt Anderson, Maxwell Knickerbocker Holiday (show)
Shadow of Your Smile, The
(basic entry)
1965 Mandel, Johnny Webster, Paul Francis The Sandpiper (movie)
Shadow Waltz
(basic entry)
1933 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Gold Diggers of 1933 (movie)
Shall We Dance?
(basic entry)
1937 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Shall We Dance (movie)
Shall We Dance?
(basic entry)
1951 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar The King and I (show)
She Didn't Say "Yes"
(basic entry)
1931 Kern, Jerome Harbach, Otto The Cat and the Fiddle (show)
She's Funny That Way (I got a woman, crazy for me) (basic-plus entry) 1928 Moret, Neil (born, Charles N. Daniels) Whiting, Richard A. Independent Publication
Shine on Your Shoes
(basic entry)
1932 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard Flying Colors
Ship Without A Sail (A)
(basic entry)
1929 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Me for You—never opened in NY—became Heads Up! (shows--both 1929)
Should I Be Sweet?
(basic entry)
1932 Youmans, Vincent De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy) Take A Chance (show)
Should I (reveal exactly how I feel)
(basic entry)?
1930 Brown, Nacio Herb Freed, Arthur Lord Byron of Broadway (movie)
Side by Side
(basic entry)
1927 Woods, Harry M. Woods, Harry M. Independent Publication
Sing My Heart
(basic entry)
1939 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Love Affair (movie)
Singin' in the Rain
(basic-plus entry)
1927
(circa)
Brown, Nacio Herb Freed, Arthur Hollywood Music Box Revue of 1927 (show)
Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat
(basic-plus entry)
1950 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Guys and Dolls (show)
Skylark
(basic-plus entry)
1941-
1942
Carmichael, Hoagy Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
Slap That Bass
(basic entry)
1936 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Shall We Dance (movie, 1937)
Sleepin' Bee (A)
(full entry)
1953-
1954
Arlen, Harold Capote, Truman House of Flowers (slow)
Small Fry
(patial entry)
1938 Carmichael, Hoagy Loesser, Frank Sing You Sinners (movie)
Small World (isn't it?) (basic entry) 1959 Styne, Jule Sondheim, Stephen Gypsy (show)
Smile
(basic entry)
1935
(music)
1954
(lyrics)
Chaplin, Charlie Turner, John;
Parsons, Geoffrey
Modern Times (movie, 1936--music only written for movie; title and lyrics written for song to be published independently)
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (basic entry) 1933 Kern, Jerome Harbach, Otto Roberta (show)
So In Love
(basic entry)
1948 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Kiss Me Kate (show)
Soft Lights And Sweet Music
(basic entry)
1931
32
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Face the Music (show)
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise
(basic-plus entry)
1928 Romberg, Sigmund Hammerstein II, Oscar The New Moon (show)
Solitude (in my)
(basic entry)
1934 Ellington, Duke De Lange, Eddie;
Mills, Irving
Independent Publication
Some Day My Prince Will Come
(basic entry)
1937 Churchill, Frank Morey, Larry Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (movie)
Some Enchanted Evening
(basic entry)
1949 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar South Pacific (show)
Some of These Days
(basic entry)
1910 Brooks, Shelton Brooks, Shelton Independent Publication
Some Other Spring
(basic entry)
1939 Kitchings, Irene Herzog Jr, Arthur Independent Publication
Some Other Time
(basic entry)
1944 Bernstein, Leonard Comden, Betty;
Green Adolph
On the Town (show)
Some Sunny Day
(basic entry)
1922 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
Somebody Loves Me
(full entry)
1924 Gershwin, George De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy); Macdonald, Ballard George White's Scandals of 1924 (show)
Somebody Stole My Heart Away
(basic entry)
1929 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Show Girl (show—song unused)
Someone at Last
(basic entry)
1954 Arlen, Harold Gershwin, Ira A Star Is Born (movie)
Someone To Watch Over Me
(full entry)
1926 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Oh, Kay! (show)
Something Cool
(basic entry)
1957 Barnes, Billy Barnes, Billy Independent Publication
Something To Live For
(basic entry)
1939 Strayhorn, Billy; Ellington, Duke Strayhorn, Billy Independent Publication
Something to Remember You By (basic entry) 1930 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard Three's A Crowd (show)
Something You Never Had Before
(basic entry)
1961 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard The Gay Life (show)
Something's Gotta Give (basic entry) 1955 Mercer, Johnny Mercer, Johnny Daddy Long Legs (movie)
Sometimes I'm Happy
(basic entry)
1925 Youmans, Vincent Caesar, Irving A Night Out (show, Philadelphia only); Hit the Deck (show, NYC, 1927)
Song Is Ended (The) (but the melody linggers on)
(basic entry)
1927 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
Song Is You (The)
(basic entry)
1932 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Music in the Air (show)
Sophisticated Lady
(basic entry)
1932
(music)
1933
(lyrics)
Ellington, Duke, et. al Parish, Mitchell
Mills, Irving

Independent Publication
Soon (basic entry) 1929 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Strike Up the Band (show, 1930)
Speak Low
(basic entry)
1943

Weill, Kurt

Nash, Ogden One Touch of Venus (show)
Sposin'
(basic entry)
1929 Denniker, Paul Razaf, Andy Independent Publication
Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
(full entry)
1955 Wolf, Tommy Landesman, Fran Independent Publication
Spring Is Here
(basic entry)
1938 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz I Married an Angel (show)
Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year
(full entry)
1944 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Christmas Holdiay (movie)
St. Louis Blues
(basic entry)
1914 Handy, W. C. Handy, W.C. Independent Publication
Stairway To Paradise (I'll Build a)
(full entry)
1922 Gershwin, George De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy); Francis, Arthur (psudonym for Gershwin, Ira) George White's Scandals (1922)
Stairway to the Stars
(basic entry)
1939 Malneck, Matty;
Signorelli, Frank
Parish, Mitchell Independent Publication
Star Dust
(basic entry)
1927-
1929
Carmichael, Hoagy Parish, Mitchell Independent Publication
Stars Fell on Alabama
(basic entry)
1934 Perkins, Frank S. Parish, Mitchell Independent Publication
Stay as Sweet as You Are
(basic entry)
1934 Gordon, Mack;
Revel, Harry
Gordon, Mack;
Revel, Harry
College Rhythm (movie)
Stella By Starlight
(basic entry)
1944
(music),
1946
(lyrics)
Young, Victor Washington, Ned The Uninvited (movie, 1944—music only)
Steppin' Out With My Baby (basic entry) 1947-
1948
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Easter Parade (movie, 1948)
Stompin' at the Savoy
(basic entry)
1934
(music),
1936
(lyrics)
Goodman, Benny; Sampson, Edgar;
Webb, Chick
Razaf, Andy Independent Publication
Stormy Weather
(basic-plus entry)
1933 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Cotton Club Parade, 22nd Edition, 1933 (show/revue)
Strange Fruit
(basic entry)
1937
(lyric),
1939
(music)
Allan, Lewis (pseud. for Abel Meeropol) Allan, Lewis (pseud. for Abel Meeropol) Independent Publication
Street Of Dreams
(basic entry)
1932 Young, Victor Lewis, Sam M Independent Publication
Strike Up The Band
(full entry)
1927 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Strike Up the Band (show)
Sugar (that sugar baby o' mine)
(basic entry)
1927 Pinkard, Maceo Mitchell, Sidney D.; Alexander, Edna; Independent Publicaton
Summer Wind
(basic entry)
1965 Mayer, Henry (Heinz Meier) Mercer, Johnny (English);
Bradtke, Hans (original German)
Independent Publication
Summertime
(basic entry)
1935 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira;
Heyward, Dubose
Porgy and Bess (show)
Sunday
(basic entry)
1926 Styne, Jule (credit also to Miller, Nathan Ned;
Conn, Chester;
Keuger, Benny
Miller, Nathan Ned (credit also to
Styne, Jule;
Conn, Chester;
Kreuger, Benny
Independent Publicaton
Sunday Kind of Love (A)
(basic entry)
1946 Belle, Barbara;
Prima, Louis:
Leonard, Anita;
Rhodes, Stan
Belle, Barbara;
Prima, Louis:
Leonard, Anita;
Rhodes, Stan
Independent Publication
Supper Time
(basic entry)
1933 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving As Thousands Cheer (show)
Sure Thing
(basic entry)
1943-
1944
Kern, Jerome Gershwin, Ira Cover Girl (movie)
Surrey with the Fringe on Top (The)
(basic entry)
1943 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar Oklahoma (show)
Swanee
(full entry)
1919 Gershwin, George Caesar, Irvng Independent Publication
Sweet and Slow
(basic entry)
1935 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Broadway Gondolier (movie)
Sweet and Lovely
(basic entry)
1931 Arnheim, Gus;
Tobias, Harry;
Lemare, Jules (aka Charles N. Daniels)
Arnheim, Gus;
Tobias, Harry;
Lemare, Jules (aka Charles N. Daniels)
Independent Publication
Sweet And Low-Down
(basic entry)
1925 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Tip Toes (show)
Sweet Georgia Brown
(basic entry)
1925

Bernie, Ben;
Casey, Kenneth;
Pinkard, Maceo

Bernie, Ben;
Casey, Kenneth;
Pinkard, Maceo
Independent Publication
Sweet Lorraine
(basic entry)
1928 Burwell, Cliff Parish, Mitchell Independent Publication
Sweetest Sounds (The)
(basic entry)
1962 Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, Richard No Strings (show)
Swinging On A Star
(basic entry)
1944 Van Heusen, Jimmy Burke, Johnny Going My Way (movie)
T'ain't Nobody's Business If I Do
(basic entry)
1922 Prince, Graham;
Grainger, Porter;
Williams, Clarence
Prince, Graham;
Grainger, Porter;
Williams, Clarence
Independent Publication
Take The "A" Train
(basic entry)
1941 Strayhorn, Billy Strayhorn, Billy Independent Publication
Taking a Chance on Love (basic entry) 1940 Duke, Vernon Fetter, Ted;
Latouche, John
Cabin in the Sky (show, 1940)
Tangerine
(basic entry)
1942 Schertzinger, Victor Mercer, Johnny The Fleet's In (movie)
Tea For Two
(basic entry)
1924-
1925
Youmans, Vincent Caesar, Irving No, No, Nanette (show)
Teach Me Tonight
(basic entry)
1953 De Paul, Gene Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication
Ten Cents A Dance
(basic entry)
1930 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Simple Simon (show)
Tender Trap (The)
(basic entry)
1955 Van Heusen, Jimmy Cahn, Sammy The Tender Trap (movie)
Tenderly
(basic entry)
1946 Gross, Walter Lawrence, Jack Independent Publication
Thanks for the Memory
(basic entry)
1937 Rainger, Ralph Robin, Leo The Big Broadcast of 1938 (movie)
That Certain Feeling
(partial entry)
1925 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Tip-Toes (show)
That Face
(basic entry)
1951 Martin, Hugh;
Blane, Ralph
Martin, Hugh;
Blane, Ralph
Make a Wish (show)
That Lucky Old Sun
(basic entry)
1949 Smith, Beasley Gillespie, Haven Independent Publication
That Old Black Magic
(full entry)
1942 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny Star Spangled Rhythm (movie)
That Old Feeling 1937 Fain, Sammy Brown, Lew Vogues of 1938 (movie, 1937)
That's Entertainment
(basic entry)
1953 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard The Band Wagon (movie)
That's for Me
(basic-plus entry)
1945 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar State Fair (movie)
Them There Eyes
(basic entry)
1930 Pinkard, Maceo;
Tauber, Doris;
Tracey, William G.
Pinkard, Maceo;
Tauber, Doris;
Tracey, William G.
Independent Publication
Then I'll Be Tired of You
(basic entry)
1934 Schwartz, Arthur Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Independent Publication
There Will Never Be Another You
(basic entry)
1942 Warren, Harry Gordon, Mack Iceland (movie)
There'll Be Some Changes Made
(basic entry)
1921 Overstreet, W. Benton Higgins, Billy Independent Publication
There's a Lull in My Life
(basic entry)
1937 Revel, Harry Gordon, Mack Wake Up and Live (movie)
There's A Small Hotel
(basic-plus entry)
1936 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz On Your Toes (show)
There's No Business Like Show Business
(basic entry)
1946 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Annie Get Your Gun (show)
There's No You
(basic-plus entry)
1944 Hopper, Hal Adair, Tom Independent Publication
These Foolish Things (remind me of you)
(basic entry)
1935-36 Link, Harry;
Strachey, Jack
Maschwitz, Eric (aka Marvell, Holt) Spread it Abroad (show—London production)
They All Laughed
(full entry)
1936-
1937
Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Shall We Dance (movie)
They Can't Take That Away from Me
(full entry)
1936-
1937
Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Shall We Dance (movie)
They Didn't Believe Me
(basic entry)
1915 Kern, Jerome Reynolds, Herbert (born Michael E. Rourke) The Girl from Utah (show)
They Say It's Wonderful
(basic entry)
1946 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Annie Get Your Gun (show)
They're Either Too Young or Too Old
(basic entry)
1943 Schwartz, Arthur Loesser, Frank Thank Your Lucky Stars (movie)
Things Are Looking Up
(basic-plus entry)
1937 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira A Damsel in Distress (movie)
Things We Did Last Summer (The)
(basic entry)
1946 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication
This Can't Be Love
(basic entry)
1938 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz The Boys from Syracuse (show)
This Could Be the Start of Something Big
(basic entry)
1956 Allen, Steve Allen, Steve Independent Publication
This Funny World
(basic entry)
1926 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Betsy (show)
This Heart of Mine(minimall entry)

1943 Warren, Harry Freed, Arthur Ziegfeld Follies (movie, 1944-45)
This Is Always(basic entry)

1946 Warren, Harry Gordon, Mack Three Little Girls in Blue (movie)
This Is New
(basic entry)
1941 Weill, Kurt Gershwin, Ira Lady in the Dark (show)
This Love of Mine
(basic entry)
1941 Parker, Sol;
Sanicola, Henry W.;
Sinatra, Frank, et. al.
Parker, Sol;
Sanicola, Henry W.;
Sinatra, Frank; et. al.
Independent Publication
This Nearly Was Mine
(basic entry)
1949 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar South Pacific (show)
This Time The Dream's on Me
(full entry)
1941 Arlen, Harold Mercer, Johnny Blues in the Night (movie)
Thou Swell
(basic entry)
1927 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz A Connecticut Yankee (Show)
Three Little Words
(basic entry)
1930 Ruby, Harry Kalmar, Bert Check and Double Check (movie)
Through a Thousand Dreams
(basic entry)
1946 Schwartz, Arthur Robin, Leo The Time, the Place, and the Girl (movie)
Through the Years
(basic entry)
1931 Youmans, Vincent Heyman, Edward Through the Years (show, 1932)
Till the Clouds Roll By
(basic entry)
1917 Kern, Jerome Wodehouse, P.G. Oh, Boy! (show)
Till We Meet Again
(basic entry)
1918 Whiting, Richard A. Egan, Raymond B. Independent Publication
Time after Time
(basic-plus entry)
1946 Styne, Jule Cahn, Sammy Independent Publication (1946); It Happened in Brooklyn (movie, 1947)
Time On My Hands (and you in my arms)
(basic entry)
1930 Youmans, Vincent Adamson, Harold; Gordon, Mack Smiles (show)
'Tis Autumn
(basic entry)
1941 Nemo, Henry Nemo, Henry Independent Publication
To Keep My Love Alive
(basic entry)
1943 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz A Connecticut Yankee (show, 1943 version)
Together, Wherever We Go
(basic entry)
1959 Styne, Jule Sondheim, Stephen Gypsy (show)
Too Close for Comfort
(basic entry)
1956 Bock, Jerry;
Holofcener, Larry;
Weiss, George David
Bock, Jerry;
Holofcener, Larry;
Weiss, George David
Mr. Wonderful (show)
Too Darn Hot
(basic entry)
1948 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Kiss Me Kate
Too Late Now
(basic entry)
1951 Lane, Burton Lerner, Alan Jay Royal Wedding (movie)
Too Marvelous for Words (basic entry) 1937 Whiting, Richard A. Mercer, Johnny Ready, Willing And Able (movie)
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails (basic entry) 1934-
1935
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Top Hat (movie)
Touch Of Your Hand (The)
(basic entry)
1933 Kern, Jerome Harbach, Otto Roberta (show)
Touch of Your LIps (The)
(basic entry)
1936 Noble, Ray Noble, Ray Independent Publication
Trav'lin' Light
(basic entry)
1943 Mundy, Jimmy;
Young, Trummy
Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
Two Sleepy People
(basic-plus entry)
1938 Carmichael, Hoagy Loesser, Frank Thanks for the Memory (movie)
Trolley Song (The)
(basic entry)
1944-
1945
Blane, Ralph Martin, Hugh Meet Me in St. Louis (movie)
Trouble Is a Man
(basic entry)
1944 Wilder, Alec Wilder, Alec Independent Publication
Try a Little Tenderness
(partial entry)
1932 Woods, Harry M.; Campbell, Jimmy; Connelley, Reginald Woods, Harry M.; Campbell, Jimmy; Connelley, Reginald Independent Publication
Tulip or Turnip
(basic entry)
1946 Ellington, Duke George, Don Independent Publication
Undecided
(basic entry)
1939 Shavers, Charlie Robin, Syd Independent Publication
Under a Blanket of Blue
(basic entry)
1933 Livingston, Jerry Symes, Marty;
Neiburg, Al J.
Independent Publication
Unforgettable
(basic entry)
1951 Gordon, Irving Gordon, Irving Independent Publication
Until I Met You
(aka "Corner Pocket")
(basic entry)
1956 Green, Freddie Wolf, Donald E. Independent Publication
Until the Real Thing Comes Along
(basic entry)
1931,
1936
Holiner, Mann;
Nichols, Alberta;
Cahn, Sammy; Chaplin, Saul;
Freeman, L. E.
Holiner, Mann;
Nichols, Alberta;
Cahn, Sammy;
Chaplin, Saul;
Freeman, L. E.
Rhapsody in Black (show, 1931); in 1936 a modified version of the song was published.
Very Thought Of You (The)
(basic entry)
1934 Noble, Ray Noble, Ray Independent Publication
Violets for Your Furs
(basic-plus entry)
1941 Dennis, Matt Adair, Tom Independent Publication
Wait Till You See Her
(full entry)
1942 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz By Jupiter (show)
Waitin' For the Train To Come In
(basic entry)
1945 Skylar, Sunny Block, Martin Independent Publication
Walkin' My Baby Back Home (basic entry) 1930 Ahlert, Fred E. Turk, Roy Independent Publication
Way You Look Tonight (The)
(full entry)
1936 Kern, Jerome Fields, Dorothy Swing Time (movie)
We Kiss in a Shadow
(basic entry)
1951 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar The King and I (show)
We'll Be Together Again
(basic entry)
1945 Fischer, Carl Laine, Frankie Independent Publication
What a Difference a Day Made
(basic entry)
1934 Grever, María Adams, Stanley Independent Publication
What a Little Moonlight Can Do
(basic-plus entry)
1934 Woods, Harry M. Woods, Harry M. Road House (movie)
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
(basic entry)
1947 Loesser, Frank Loesser, Frank Independent Publication
What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?
(basic entry)
1926 Donaldson, Walter; Lyman, Abe Donaldson, Walter; Lyman, Abe Independent Publication
What Is There To Say?
(basic entry)
1933 Duke, Vernon Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Ziegfeld Follies of 1934 (show)
What Is This Thing Called Love?
(basic entry)
1929 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Wake Up and Dream (show)
What'll I Do?
(full entry)
1924 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication/Music Box Review (show, 1924)
What's Good about Good-bye?
(basic entry)
1948 Arlen, Harold Robin, Leo Casbah (movie)
What's New?
(basic entry)
1938-
1939
Haggart, Bob Burke, Johnny Independent Publication
When a Woman Loves a Man (basic entry) 1934 Hanighen, Bernie; Jenkins, Gordon Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
When I Fall in Love
(basic entry)
1951 Young, Victor Heyman, Edward One Minute to Zero (movie, 1952)
When I Grow Too Old to Dream
(basic entry)
1935 Romberg, Sigmund Hammerstein II, Oscar The Night Is Young (movie)
When I Lost You
(basic entry)
1912 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Independent Publication
When I Take My Sugar to Tea
(full entry)
1931 Fain, Sammy;
Kahal, Irving;
Norman, Pierre
Fain, Sammy;
Kahal, Irving;
Norman, Pierre

Independent Publication
When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love (basic entry) 1946-
1947
Lane, Burton Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Finian's Rainbow (show)
When in Rome (I do as the Romans do)
(basic entry)
1964 Coleman, Cy Leigh, Carolyn Independent Publication
When It's Sleepy Time Down South
(basic entry)
1931 Muse; Clarence;
Rene; Leon T;
Rene Jr., Otis J.
Muse; Clarence;
Rene; Leon T;
Rene Jr., Otis J.
Independent Publication
When Lights are Low
(basic entry)
1936 Carter, Benny Williams, Spencer Independent Publication
When My Sugar Walks Down the Street (all the little birdies go tweet-tweet) (basic entry) 1924 McHugh, Jimmy Austin, Gene;
Mills, Irving
Independent Publication
When Sunny Gets Blue
(basic entry)
1956 Fisher, Marvin Segal, Jack Independent Publication
When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along
(basic entry)
1926 Woods, Harry M. Woods, Harry M. Independent Publication
When the Sun Comes Out (basic entry) 1941 Arlen, Harold Koehler, Ted Independent Publication
When the World Was Young (Ah, the Apple Trees) (basic entry) 1951 Philippe-Gérard Mercer, Johnny Independent Publication
When You Wish Upon A Star (basic entry) 1939 Harline, Leigh Washington, Ned Pinnochio (movie, 1940)
When Your Lover Has Gone
(basic entry)
1931 Swan, Einar Aaron Swan, Einar Aaron Independent Publication
When You're Smiling (the whole world smiles with you)
(basic entry)
1928

Fisher, Mark;

Goodwin, Joe;
Shay, Larry

Fisher, Mark;

Goodwin, Joe;
Shay, Larry

Independent Publication
Where Are You?
(basic entry)
1937 McHugh, Jimmy Adamson, Harold Top of the Town (movie)
Where Can I Go Without You? (basic entry) 1953 Young, Victor Lee, Peggy Independent Publication
Where Or When
(full entry)
1937 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Babes in Arms (show)
Where the Blue of the Night (Meets the Gold of Day) (basic entry) 1931 Ahlert, Fred E. Turk, Roy;
Crosby, Bing
Independent Publication
Where's That Rainbow?
(basic entry)
1926 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Peggy-Ann (show)
While We're Young
(basic entry)
1943 Wilder, Alec Engvick, William Independent Publication
White Christmas
(basic entry)
1938/
1939-
1942
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Holiday Inn (movie)
Who Can I Turn To? (when nobody needs me)
(basic entry)
1964 Bricusse, Leslie;
Newley, Anthony
Bricusse, Leslie;
Newley, Anthony
The Roar of the Greasepaint—The Smell of the Crowd (show)
Who Cares?
(basic entry)
1931 Gershwin, George Gershwin, Ira Of Thee I Sing (show)
Who's Sorry Now?
(basic entry)
1922 Ruby, Harry Kalmar, Bert;
Snyder, Ted
Independent Publication
Why Do I Love You?
(basic entry)
1927 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Show Boat (show)
Why Don't We Try Staying Home?
(basic entry)
1929 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Fifty Million Frenchmen (show — not used)
Why Don't You Do Right?
(basic entry)
1942 McCoy, Joe McCoy, Joe Stage Door Canteen (movie)
Why Shouldn't I?
(basic entry)
1935 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Jubilee (show)
Why Try To Change Me Now?
(basic-plus entry)
1952 Coleman, Cy McCarthy, Joseph Allen, Jr. Independent Publication
Why Was I Born?
(basic entry)
1929 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Sweet Adeline (show)
Why, Oh, Why?
(basic entry)
1927 Youmans, Vincent Robin, Leo;
Grey, Clifford
Hit the Deck (show)
Wild Rose
(basic entry)
1920 Kern, Jerome Grey, Clifford
Sally (show)
Will You Still Be Mine?
(basic-plus entry)
1940 Dennis, Matt Adair, Tom Independent Publication
Willow Weep for Me
(basic entry)
1932 Ronell, Ann Ronell, Ann Independent Publication
Winter Wonderland
(basic entry)
1934 Bernard, Felix Smith, Richard B. Independent Publication
Witchcraft
(full entry)
1957 Coleman, Cy Leigh, Carolyn Take Five (as instrumental in this revue, 1955; lyrics added, 1957)
With a Song in My Heart
(basic entry)
1929 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Spring is Here (show)
With Every Breath I Take
(basic entry)
1934 Rainger, Ralph Robin, Leo Here Is My Heart (movie)
With Plenty of Money and You
(basic entry)
1936 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Gold Diggers of 1937 (movie)
Without a Song
(basic entry)
1929 Youmans, Vincent Eliscu, Edward;
Rose, Billy
Great Day (show)
Woman's Intuition (A)
(basic entry)
1950 Young, Victor Washington, Ned Pament on Demand (movie, 1951)
Wonderful Guy, A
(basic entry)
1949 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar South Pacific (show)
World Is in My Arms The) (basic entry) 1940 Lane, Burton Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Hold On to Your Hats (show)
Would You Like To Take a Walk?
(basic entry)
1930 Warren, Harry Dixon, Mort;
Rose, Billy
Sweet and Low (show)
Wouldn't It Be Loverly?
(basic entry)
1956 Loewe, Frederick Lerner, Alan Jay My Fair Lady (show)
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (and dream your troubles away)
(basic entry)
1931 Barris, Harry Koehler, Ted;
Moll, Billy
Independent Publication
Yes Sir, That's My Baby
(basic entry)
1925 Donaldson, Walter Kahn, Gus Independent Publication
Yesterdays
(basic entry)
1932 Kern, Jerome Harbach, Otto Roberta (show)
You and the Night and the Music
(basic entry)
1934 Schwartz, Arthur Dietz, Howard Revenge with Music (show)
You Are Too Beautiful
(basic entry)
1932 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (movie, 1933)
You Are Love
(basic entry)
1927 Kern, Jerome Hammerstein II, Oscar Show Boat (show)
You Are My Lucky Star (full entry) 1935 Brown, Nacio Herb Freed, Arthur Broadway Melody of 1936 (movie, 1935)
You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me
(full entry)
1930 Fain, Sammy;
Kahal, Irving;
Norman, Pierre
Fain, Sammy;
Kahal, Irving;
Norman, Pierre
The Big Pond (movie)
You Call It Madness (but I call it love)
(basic entry)
1931 Conrad, Con;
Columbo, Russ;
Gregory, Paul;
Du Bois, Gladys
Conrad, Con;
Columbo, Russ;
Gregory, Paul;
Du Bois, Gladys
Independent Publication
You Couldn't Be Cuter
(basic entry)
1938 Kern, Jerome Fields, Dorothy Joy of Living (movie)
You Do Something to Me (basic entry) 1929 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Fifty Million Frenchmen
You Don't Know What Love Is
(basic entry)
1941 De Paul, Gene;
Raye, Don
De Paul, Gene;
Raye, Don
Keep 'Em Flying (not used—movie)
You Fascinate Me So
(basic-plus entry)
1958 Coleman, Cy Leigh, Carolyn Julius Monk's Demi-Dozen (show—night club)
You Go To My Head
(basic entry)
1938 Coots, J. Fred Gillespie, Haven Independent Publication
You Hit the Spot
(basic entry)
1935-
1936
Revel, Harry Gordon, Mack Collegiate (movie)
You Keep Coming Back like a Song
(full entry)
1943-
1945
Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Blue Skies (Movie)
You Leave Me Breathless
(basic entry)
1938 Hollander, Frederick Freed, Ralph Cocoanut Grove (movie)
You Made Me Love You (I didn't want to do it)
(basic entry)
1913 Monaco, Jimmy McCarthy, Joseph Independent Publication
You Make Me Feel So Young
(basic entry)
1946 Myrow, Josef Gordon, Mack Three Little Girls in Blue (movie)
You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby
(basic entry)

1938 Warren, Harry Mercer, Johnny Hard to Get (movie)
You Stepped Out of a Dream
(basic entry)
1940-
1941
Brown, Nacio Herb Kahn, Gus Ziegfeld Girl (movie)
You Took Advantage of Me
(basic entry)
1928 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Present Arms (show)
You Turned the Tables On Me
(basic entry)
1936 Alter, Louis Mitchell, Sidney D. Sing Baby Sing (movie)
You Were Never Lovelier
(basic entry)
1942 Kern, Jerome Mercer, Johnny You Were Never Lovelier (movie)
You Won't Be Satisfied (until you break my heart)
(basic entry)
1946 James, Freddy (Psued. for Teddy Powell); Stock, Larry James, Freddy (Psued. for Teddy Powell); Stock, Larry Independent Publication
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
(basic entry)
1942 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Something To Shout About (movie, 1943)
You'd Better Love Me
(basic entry)
1964 Martin, Hugh;
Gray, Timothy
Martin, Hugh;
Gray, Timothy
High Spirits (show)
You'll Never Know (full entry)

1943 Warren, Harry Gordon, Mack Hello, Frisco, Hello (movie)
You're a Builder-Upper
(basic entry)
1934 Arlen, Harold Gershwin, Ira; Harburg, E. Y. (Yip) Life Begins at 8:40 (show)
You're a Sweetheart
(basic entry)
1937 McHugh, Jimmy Adamson, Harold You're a Sweetheart (movie)
You're All the World to Me (full entry) 1949 Lane, Burton Lerner, Alan Jay Royal Wedding (movie, 1951)
You're an Education
(basic entry)

1937 Warren, Harry Dubin, Al Gold Diggers in Paris (movie)
You're Driving Me Crazy
(basic entry)
1930 Donaldson, Walter Donaldson, Walter Independent Publication
You're Getting To Be a Habit with Me (basic entry) 1932-
1933
Warren, Harry Dubin, Al 42nd Street (movie)
You're Just in Love
(basic entry)
1950 Berlin, Irving Berlin, Irving Call Me Madam (show)
You're Mine, You
(basic entry)
1933 Green, Johnny Heyman, Edward Independent Publication
You're My Everything
(basic entry)

1931 Warren, Harry Dixon, Mort; Young, Joe The Laugh Parade (show)
You're Nearer
(full entry)
1940 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Too Many Girls (movie version only)
You're Sensational
(basic entry)
1955 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole High Society (movie, 1956)
You're The Top
(basic-plus entry)
1934 Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Anything Goes (Show)
Younger than Springtime
(basic entry)
1949 Rodgers, Richard Hammerstein II, Oscar South Pacific (show)
Yours Sincerely
(basic entry)
1929 Rodgers, Richard Hart, Lorenz Spring Is Here (show)
You've Changed
(basic entry)
1942 Fischer, Carl Carey, Bill Independent Publication
Zing went the Strings of my Heart
(basic entry)
1934 Hanley, James F. Hanley, James F. Thumbs Up! (show)