Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 | 8 | 21.1% |
| Gm7 | 8 | 21.1% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.9% |
| F | 2 | 5.3% |
| A7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| D7b9 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 5.3% |
| B07 | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Gm7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Secondary dominant chains (A7-D7) function as V/V to V, creating strong directional tension toward the Gm7 tonic.
- The B°7 chord acts as a chromatic passing diminished (#ii°), bridging the movement between Bb7 and the rest of the progression via smooth voice-leading.
- Frequent V-i resolutions (D7b9 to Gm7) reinforce the G minor key center against the song’s inherent Vaudeville-style major-chord borrowings.
- Tritone substitution (Db7#5 to C7) provides a chromatic descent in the bass, effectively preparing the turnaround to the F (bVII) or tonic.
Improvisation Focus G Minor Blues Scale with emphasis on chord-tone targeting to outline the secondary dominants.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The progression requires navigating frequent non-diatonic dominant chords and quick secondary resolutions that move beyond a simple minor blues scale.