Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| A7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| D7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| F#07 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 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
- Uses a #I°7 (F#°7) as a chromatic connector between the tonic (Fmaj7) and the ii7 (Gm7), providing smooth ascending bass movement.
- The bridge modulates to the subdominant (Bb major) via a ii-V (Cm7-F7), a classic device for shifting tonal centers in AABA forms.
- Employs a minor ii-V-i sequence (Em7b5 - A7b9 - Dm7) in the bridge, introducing a temporary shift to the relative minor key.
- Relies on standard secondary dominants (A7, D7, G7) to create a “cycle of fourths” momentum that leads back to the primary ii-V-I in F major.
Improvisation Focus
Guide Tones (3rds and 7ths) are essential to highlight the clear voice-leading across the frequent ii-V-I progressions.
Difficulty Rating
2/5. The predictable functional harmony and standard modulations make it an accessible study for intermediate players mastering the Great American Songbook vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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