Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 9 | 14.8% |
| Fm7 | 7 | 11.5% |
| Eb6 | 4 | 6.6% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 6.6% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 4.9% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 4.9% |
| Cm | 3 | 4.9% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm -> G7/B | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7/G -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Cm -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a classic I-vi-ii-V turnaround in Eb major, often embellished with an E°7 passing chord to create chromatic bass movement between the I and ii.
- Utilizes a secondary ii-V (Bbm7–Eb7) to briefly tonicize the subdominant (Abmaj7), providing a standard but effective harmonic lift.
- Incorporates a III7-vi progression (G7 to Cm), introducing temporary minor-key tension via the secondary dominant of the relative minor.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major scale and its modes, prioritizing guide-tone resolution (3rds and 7ths) to navigate the frequent functional cadences.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The song’s reliance on predictable diatonic patterns and standard jazz turnarounds makes it an accessible entry point for learning functional harmony.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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