Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Abm7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Db7 | 2 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7b9 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a recurring ii-V/IV (Bbm7-Eb7) to tonicize the subdominant (Abmaj7), creating the signature harmonic “lift” in the second measure.
- Utilizes a “backdoor” cadence (Abm7-Db7) to return to the tonic, replacing the standard V7 with a iv-bVII7 sequence for a sophisticated resolution.
- The bridge initiates a modulation to the IV (Abmaj7) before using a sequential ii-V (Am7-D7) to target the iii (Gm7), demonstrating complex chromatic movement.
- Extensive use of iii-VI-ii-V turnarounds (Gm7-C7-Fm7-Bb7) provides dense harmonic motion and facilitates smooth transitions between sections.
Improvisation Focus Targeting the 3rd and 7th intervals to clearly define the frequent shifts between the tonic major and subdominant minor tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The ballad tempo is accessible, but the density of secondary dominants and the bridge’s modulations require intermediate harmonic awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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