Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 9 | 18.4% |
| Eb6 | 8 | 16.3% |
| Bb7 | 7 | 14.3% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 6.1% |
| C7b9 | 3 | 6.1% |
| E07 | 3 | 6.1% |
| F7 | 3 | 6.1% |
| D7 | 2 | 4.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Fm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The C7b9 to Edim7 to Fm7 sequence utilizes a secondary dominant and its related rootless diminished chord to target the ii chord (Fm7).
- A frequent V/V (F7) creates a strong functional pull toward the dominant Bb7, typical of Cole Porter’s melodic-harmonic interplay.
- The Bb7#5 dominant provides chromatic voice-leading (the b13) that resolves smoothly to the tonic Eb6 fifth or ninth.
Improvisation Focus Navigating secondary dominants by targeting the “altered” tones (b9, b13) to highlight the harmonic shifts within the Eb major framework.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The song remains firmly rooted in Eb major with logical, functional progressions that are accessible for developing improvisers.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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