Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 8 | 12.9% |
| Gm7 | 8 | 12.9% |
| Bb7 | 6 | 9.7% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 6.5% |
| C7 | 4 | 6.5% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 6.5% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 6.5% |
| Abm7 | 3 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Eb7 -> Abm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
đŒ Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The iconic “major to minor” shift employs an Abm7 to Db7 (iv-bVII7) cadence, a classic example of modal mixture that directly reflects the song’s lyrical theme.
- A chromatic voice-leading sequence (Ebmaj7/G - GbÂș7 - Fm7) utilizes a bIIIÂș7 passing chord to create smooth stepwise motion toward the ii-V turnaround.
- The bridge features a sophisticated tonal shift where a tritone substitution (Gb7) pivots from the iii (Gm7) into a distant Bmaj7 tonality, showcasing Cole Porterâs advanced harmonic palette.
Improvisation Focus Ab Melodic Minor over the Abm7-Db7 progression to highlight the poignant b6 and b3 scale degrees during the minor-subdominant “goodbye” motif.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the A-sections are accessible, the bridge’s rapid chromatic modulations and non-diatonic target chords require precise guide-tone navigation.