Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 9 | 15.5% |
| D7 | 6 | 10.3% |
| Bbm7 | 5 | 8.6% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 6.9% |
| G6 | 3 | 5.2% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 5.2% |
| B7#11 | 2 | 3.4% |
| Em | 2 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| B7#11 -> Em | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em/D -> A7/C# | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The opening sequence (G6 to Bbm7-Eb7) utilizes a chromatic ii-V to approach the ii7 (Am7), functioning as a tritone substitution for the VI7 chord.
- Frequent secondary dominants (A7/C#, B7#11) and “side-slipping” ii-V patterns create a dense, non-diatonic landscape that briefly tonicizes multiple key centers.
- The bridge employs minor ii-V-i movements (Bm7b5-E7-Am) and sudden shifts to Ebmaj7, showcasing Jimmy Van Heusen’s signature use of sophisticated modal interchange.
- Consistent use of “back-door” dominant resolutions and cycle-of-fourths motion (Bm7-E7-Am7-D7) provides a restless harmonic foundation beneath the melody.
Improvisation Focus Guide-Tone Voice Leading: Navigating the rapid succession of non-diatonic 3rds and 7ths is essential to outline the shifting ii-V-I centers.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The constant modulation and frequent use of tritone substitutions require an advanced understanding of functional harmony and quick mental transposition.
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