Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 14 | 24.1% |
| Am7 | 8 | 13.8% |
| C7 | 6 | 10.3% |
| Am | 4 | 6.9% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 6.9% |
| F6 | 4 | 6.9% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 5.2% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 5.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Ab7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7sus -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section utilizes a characteristic stepwise diatonic motion (I–ii–iii–IV), creating a smooth, linear bass movement typical of early swing ballads.
- The bridge features a sudden modulation to the bVI key area via a repeated ii-V sequence (Ebm7–Ab7), providing a dark, subdominant minor contrast to the F major tonic.
- Harmonic stability is maintained through standard ii-V-I cadences (Gm7–C7–F6) that resolve the chromaticism of the bridge back to the home key.
Improvisation Focus F Major Diatonicism for the A sections, shifting to Ab Mixolydian to navigate the bridge’s temporary modulation.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the song is largely diatonic and usually performed at a slow tempo, requiring only basic proficiency in navigating one significant key center shift.