Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 8 | 22.2% |
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| D7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| F6 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| C7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| C6 | 2 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a back-door dominant resolution (IV6 - bVII7 - Imaj7), utilizing the Bb7 to provide a subdominant minor flavor before returning to the tonic.
- Integrates secondary dominants (II7 - V7), where D7 functions as a V/V to strengthen the primary G7 dominant cadence.
- Includes a ii-V-I tonicization of the IV chord (Gm7 - C7 - F6), briefly shifting the tonal center to the subdominant.
- The bridge utilizes V/vi secondary dominants (E7), typically resolving toward A minor or cycling back through the circle of fifths to reach the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Guide Tone Mapping to navigate the transitions between the diatonic major scale and the non-diatonic tones of the bVII7 and II7 chords.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The predictable 32-bar AABA structure and standard functional progressions make it an accessible entry point for learning swing-era vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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