Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 | 10 | 17.5% |
| Em7 | 10 | 17.5% |
| Gmaj7 | 5 | 8.8% |
| E7 | 5 | 8.8% |
| D7 | 4 | 7.0% |
| D7#5 | 3 | 5.3% |
| F7 | 3 | 5.3% |
| B7b9 | 3 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 7 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| D7#5 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Gmaj7 -> D7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Bm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> B7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Chromatic approach motion: The F7 serves as a tritone substitute or chromatic passing chord leading to E7 (V/ii), creating a smooth descending baseline.
- Prolonged secondary dominants: The repetitive cycling of Em7–A7 (ii-V of V) builds sustained harmonic momentum before eventually resolving to the primary dominant, D7.
- Minor tonality infusion: The use of F#m7b5 and B7b9 introduces a classic ii-V leading to the relative minor (vi), providing a brief departure from the bright G major center.
Improvisation Focus Guide tone navigation through secondary dominant cycles (VI7 and II7).
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic rhythm is consistent and the modulations are standard for the Great American Songbook, making it accessible for intermediate players.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Vocal Book - Volume IV
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