Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 6 | 22.2% |
| Am7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| C7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 11.1% |
| F6 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 1 | 3.7% |
| A7b9 | 1 | 3.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes a smooth diatonic ascent and descent (I–iii–IV–iii–ii), creating a lyrical, step-wise bass motion characteristic of traditional ballads.
- A secondary dominant (A7b9) provides a strong chromatic pull to the relative minor (Dm7), functioning as a V/vi.
- The inclusion of a tritone substitution (Db7) acts as a chromatic approach to the supertonic (Gm7), replacing the standard VI7 or V/ii.
- Frequent ii–V–I turnarounds (Gm7–C7–Fmaj7) reinforce the F major tonality throughout the structural transitions.
Improvisation Focus Chord-tone targeting and the F Major Bebop scale to navigate the frequent secondary dominants while maintaining the song’s lyrical essence.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 (Beginner-Intermediate): The slow tempo and clear diatonic framework are accessible, though the chromatic substitutions require basic knowledge of functional harmony.
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