Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 20.0% |
| Am7 | 4 | 16.0% |
| Em7 | 3 | 12.0% |
| Bm7 | 3 | 12.0% |
| D7 | 3 | 12.0% |
| Gmaj7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| E7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| D7sus | 1 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7sus -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a cyclical I-vi-ii-V foundation (Gmaj7-Em7-Am7-D7sus), providing a stable diatonic framework common in folk-influenced jazz standards.
- Features a iii-VI-ii-V turnaround (Bm7-E7-Am7-D7), utilizing E7 as a secondary dominant (V/ii) to create temporary tension and pull toward the supertonic.
- Uses dominant 7sus4 chords to soften cadences, delaying the leading tone resolution and maintaining the melodic “longing” characteristic of the theme.
Improvisation Focus G Major Pentatonic / Ionian scale.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic structure is largely diatonic and predictable, offering a clear roadmap for soloists without requiring complex chromatic navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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