Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb6 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Cm6 | 3 | 9.7% |
| G7b9 | 3 | 9.7% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 6.5% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Fm7b5 | 2 | 6.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| G7b9 -> Cm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm6 -> G7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The shift from Eb6 to Ebm7 utilizes modal interchange, introducing parallel minor colors that define the song’s melancholic character.
- Secondary dominants like Gm7b5 to C7b9 function as a ii-V leading to the ii chord (Fm7), creating a sophisticated cycle of fourths.
- The bridge modulates to the relative minor (C minor) using a series of minor ii-V-I progressions (Am7b5-D7b13-G7b9) to establish tonal gravity.
- Chromatic voice-leading via the Gb7 (subV/ii) provides a smooth bridge between the tonic area and the Fm7-Bb7 cadence.
Improvisation Focus Voice leading through guide-tone transitions to navigate the frequent shifts between Eb major and C minor tonalities.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While usually performed as a ballad, the dense harmonic movement and constant shifts to minor keys require a strong grasp of functional harmony.