Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 14 | 26.4% |
| F7 | 12 | 22.6% |
| Bbmaj7 | 6 | 11.3% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Db07 | 3 | 5.7% |
| B7#5 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 12 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 5 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs standard I-vi-ii-V cycles in Bb major to establish a strong tonal center.
- Features a chromatic passing motion (Dm7 – Db°7 – Cm7), utilizing the diminished chord as a bridge between the iii and ii degrees.
- Incorporates a B7#5 as a tritone substitution for the dominant F7, facilitating a chromatic approach to the Cm7 or Bbmaj7.
- Uses the IV chord (Ebmaj7) as a subdominant departure point, typical of Hoagy Carmichael’s melodic ballad structures.
Improvisation Focus Targeting guide tones (3rds and 7ths) to navigate the chromatic stepwise movement and functional ii-V-I resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression relies on predictable diatonic patterns and common chromatic transitions, making it an ideal study for intermediate ballad phrasing.