Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| G7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Em7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Db7#11 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| C7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7#5 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| G7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The Gm7-C7 to Fm7-Bb7 sequence employs a descending whole-step ii-V chain, providing a sophisticated transition toward the subdominant area.
- Chromaticism is defined by the Em7-Eb°7-Dm7-G7 turnaround, utilizing the Eb°7 as a functional bIII°7 passing chord between the iii and ii minor chords.
- The bridge shifts the tonal center to the mediant minor (E minor) via a ii-V-I (F#m7b5-B7b9-Em7), introducing a darker harmonic contrast to the C major sections.
- Integration of the “backdoor” dominant (Bb7) and tritone substitution (Db7#11) adds modern harmonic tension and lushness to standard tonic resolutions.
Improvisation Focus Voice leading through chromatic guide-tone connections.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While usually performed as a slow ballad, the frequent modulations and chromatic passing chords require advanced navigation of secondary dominants and non-diatonic scales.