Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 9 | 17.6% |
| Fmaj7 | 8 | 15.7% |
| C7 | 8 | 15.7% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 7.8% |
| D7b9 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 3.9% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 3.9% |
| F7 | 2 | 3.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The shift from Fmaj7 to Fm7-Bb7 utilizes a backdoor ii-V progression (ivm7-bVII7), introducing modal interchange from the parallel minor.
- A chromatic passing diminished chord (Abº7) bridges the iii (Am7) and ii (Gm7), creating a smooth stepwise bass descent common in standard ballads.
- The inclusion of D7b9 serves as a secondary dominant (V/ii), adding harmonic tension that resolves strongly into the Gm7-C7-Fmaj7 turnaround.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the transition between F Major and F Dorian (over the Fm7-Bb7) is essential for outlining the song’s signature melodic shifts.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The slow ballad tempo provides ample time to navigate the standard ii-V-I patterns and predictable chromatic passing tones.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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