Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 11 | 16.4% |
| Bb7 | 11 | 16.4% |
| Ebmaj7 | 10 | 14.9% |
| C7 | 6 | 9.0% |
| C7b9 | 5 | 7.5% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 4.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 4.5% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 7 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7alt -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Utilizes a recurring I-VI-ii-V cycle where the C7 acts as a secondary dominant (V/ii), creating a strong functional pull toward the supertonic.
- Employs a chromatic chain of altered dominants (G7b9 to C7b9) that functions as a III-VI-ii sequence, adding harmonic tension before resolving to the tonic.
- Features a “backdoor” flavor or subdominant variation via the Ab7, which provides a bluesy contrast to the otherwise diatonic Eb major landscape.
Improvisation Focus: Navigating secondary dominants by targeting the 3rds and 7ths to highlight the temporary shifts away from the Eb major scale.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5: The tune relies on foundational jazz turnarounds and predictable harmonic cycles, making it an accessible entry point for learning standard song forms.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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