Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb6 | 11 | 34.4% |
| Cm7 | 7 | 21.9% |
| F7 | 5 | 15.6% |
| G7 | 5 | 15.6% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 3.1% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of the ii-V7-I cadence (Cm7-F7-Bb6) provides a stable diatonic foundation typical of the Swing era.
- The secondary dominant G7 (V7/ii) acts as a pivot, creating tension that resolves predictably to the ii chord (Cm7).
- Functional iii-VI-ii-V movement (Dm7-G7-Cm7-F7) facilitates a smooth cycle-of-fifths transition during the bridge sections.
- Tonic stability is maintained through the use of Bb6, avoiding the tension of a major 7th and reinforcing the tune’s traditional “hot jazz” flavor.
Improvisation Focus Voice-leading through guide tones (3rds and 7ths) to highlight the transition from G7 (B natural) to Cm7 (Bb).
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The clear harmonic rhythm and standard functional progressions make it an ideal vehicle for practicing basic ii-V-I vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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