Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7#9 | 14 | 28.0% |
| Db7#9 | 12 | 24.0% |
| F7 | 4 | 8.0% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 6.0% |
| A7b5b9 | 2 | 4.0% |
| G7sus | 2 | 4.0% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 4.0% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b5b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7alt | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7alt -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The recurring bVI7-V7 motion (Db7#9 to C7#9) creates a chromatic dominant tension that establishes the song’s gritty, minor-key blues foundation.
- Functional shifts involve secondary dominant resolutions, such as A7b5b9 to Dm7, which provide brief harmonic departures into the relative D minor/F major areas.
- Persistent modal mixture pivots between F7 and Fm7, blending tonic major and minor qualities to evoke the “blue note” aesthetic characteristic of jazz torch songs.
Improvisation Focus: F Minor Blues scale integrated with C Altered (Super Locrian) scales over V7 chords.
Difficulty Rating: 3/5: The slow ballad tempo is accessible, but the performer must navigate frequent altered extensions and chromatic root movements with precise voice leading.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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