Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb6 | 7 | 17.9% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 12.8% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Db7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Bb7sus | 2 | 5.1% |
| Am7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a cyclic I-vi-ii-V turnaround in Eb major, often incorporating a Db7 (bVII7) backdoor dominant to create smooth voice leading back to the tonic.
- The bridge executes a striking modulation to G major—a chromatic mediant relationship—using a ii-V-I sequence (Am7-D7-Gmaj7).
- Features a sophisticated transition back to the home key through a Bbm7-Eb7 sequence that resolves to Abmaj7, treating the IV chord as a temporary tonal center.
Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid ii-V-I cells across distant key centers, specifically the shift from Eb major to G major.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 - While the ballad tempo provides space, the modulation to a remote key and the use of non-diatonic substitutions require intermediate harmonic proficiency.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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