Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 7 | 20.0% |
| Gm7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Ab07 | 4 | 11.4% |
| F7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 2.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a #iio7 (Ab°7) passing diminished chord to bridge the Imaj7 (Fmaj7) and iim7 (Gm7), creating smooth chromatic voice-leading in the tonic turnaround.
- The bridge features a sequence of descending dominant 7th chords moving in fourths (F7–Bb7–Eb7–Ab7), a classic “back-cycling” technique that briefly pulls away from the F major tonality.
- Employs a standard AABA 32-bar song form that mirrors “Rhythm Changes” logic but replaces the vi chord with a chromatic diminished passing chord for more tension.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop Scale and Guide Tone transitions through the cycle of fourths.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The predictable A-sections are highly accessible for beginners, though the rapid dominant chord shifts in the bridge require basic fluency with the cycle of fourths.
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