Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 14 | 41.2% |
| Gm7 | 8 | 23.5% |
| Ab07 | 2 | 5.9% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| C7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| F6 | 2 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The Ab°7 serves as a #II diminished passing chord (or rootless G7b9), creating a chromatic bridge between the Fmaj7 tonic and the Gm7 supertonic.
- A VI7 (D7) secondary dominant tonicizes the Gm7, introducing a momentary V-i pull that strengthens the move to the subdominant area.
- The Bbm7 to Eb7 sequence functions as a “backdoor” ii-V progression (ivm7–bVII7), providing a poignant, melancholy shift before resolving back to Fmaj7.
- Standard ii-V-I turnarounds (Gm7-C7-Fmaj7) define the structural cadences, anchoring the song’s primary tonality in F Major.
Improvisation Focus The F Major Bebop scale, with specific focus on voice-leading the b6 (Db) and b7 (Eb) during the backdoor Bbm7–Eb7 resolution.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the harmonic rhythm is slow and the melody is diatonic, making the few chromatic substitutions easy to navigate for intermediate players.
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