Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F6 | 5 | 11.4% |
| C7 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Gm7/F | 3 | 6.8% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| G7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Bm7/A | 3 | 6.8% |
| A6 | 2 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm6 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression begins on the IV chord (F6), utilizing static I-ii movements over a tonic pedal (F6 - Gm7/F) to create a floating, ethereal quality.
- Rapid shifts between tonal centers occur through ii-V-I sequences, navigating from F major to the V area (G major) and eventually the home key of C.
- The composition employs a sophisticated modulation to the major submediant (A major) via a Bm7 - E7 - A6 sequence, typical of lush Rodgers-Hammerstein orchestration.
Improvisation Focus Navigating frequent key center modulations using guide-tone voice leading.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The slow ballad tempo is forgiving, but the constant shifting between non-diatonic key centers requires advanced harmonic awareness to play melodically.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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