Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 11 | 22.0% |
| Dm7 | 9 | 18.0% |
| Cmaj7 | 7 | 14.0% |
| Am7 | 7 | 14.0% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 4.0% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 4.0% |
| Dm7b5 | 2 | 4.0% |
| Emaj7 | 2 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 9 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 6 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| F#m7b5 -> B7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| B7b9 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| E7b9#5 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a persistent I-vi-ii-V cycle in C major, creating a stable, lyrical foundation for the melody.
- Uses a minor ii-V (Em7b5 - A7b9) to target the supertonic (Dm7), adding chromatic weight to a mostly diatonic structure.
- Features a striking modulation to the mediant major (E major) via a F#m7b5 - B7b9 turnaround, shifting the tonal center up a major third.
- Incorporates subdominant minor substitutions (Dm7b5) to provide a “sentimental” harmonic color before resolving to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Targeting chord tones within ii-V-I progressions while smoothly navigating the transition between the C major and E major tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the song consists mostly of standard diatonic patterns in C major, with only one primary modulation that is clearly signaled by a ii-V.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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