Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| F#07 | 2 | 4.7% |
| G#07 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Fmaj7/A | 2 | 4.7% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7#5 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs chromatic passing diminished chords ($F#^{\circ}7, G#^{\circ}7$) to create a smooth, stepwise bass climb between diatonic degrees in the A section.
- Utilizes a ii-V-I cell ($Cm7 - F7 - Bbmaj7$) to modulate briefly to the subdominant, providing a classic lyrical lift common in the Great American Songbook.
- The bridge sequences through a series of ii-V progressions to reach $Db$ major, shifting the tonal center significantly via the parallel minor’s subdominant ($bVI$).
Improvisation Focus Navigating the bridge’s rapid ii-V cycles and using the Whole-Half Diminished scale to bridge chromatic gaps in the A section.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the ballad tempo is forgiving, the frequent modulations and non-diatonic passing chords require a sophisticated understanding of voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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