Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 8 | 17.0% |
| F7 | 6 | 12.8% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 10.6% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 8.5% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7#9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a diatonic “walk-up” (Imaj7 - iim7 - iiim7) in the A section, providing a smooth, stepwise melodic foundation typical of mid-century ballads.
- Utilizes a chromatic turnaround involving the #IVm7b5 to ivm7 (Em7b5 - Ebm7) leading back to the I/3 (Bb/D), a sophisticated variation of the standard minor IV cadence.
- Features frequent secondary dominants, specifically G7 (V/ii), to create forward motion toward the Cm7 chords.
- The bridge shifts focus to the subdominant via a ii-V in Eb major (Fm7 - Bb7), standard for the 32-bar AABA form.
Improvisation Focus Functional ii-V-I cell integration and the Bb Major Bebop scale.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The harmonic rhythm is predictable and the tempo is typically slow, making it an ideal vehicle for learning foundational jazz vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume V
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