Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 12 | 33.3% |
| Gm7 | 8 | 22.2% |
| Bb6 | 4 | 11.1% |
| F6 | 3 | 8.3% |
| F7/A | 2 | 5.6% |
| F7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| G7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 2.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 7 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Dominant Prolongation: The A-section features a prolonged ii-V cell (Gm7–C7) that delays resolution to the tonic F6, creating a repetitive, “vamping” harmonic tension characteristic of swing-era standards.
- Secondary Dominant Cycling: The bridge utilizes a V7/V (G7) to V7 (C7) progression, employing a circle-of-fifths movement that provides a clear directional drive back to the primary key.
- Subdominant Shift: The transition to Bb6 (IV) via F7 (V7/IV) introduces blues-inflected subdominant coloring, common in “rhythm changes” variations.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop Scale.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The predictable AABA structure and repetitive ii-V sequences make it an ideal vehicle for mastering basic swing phrasing and voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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