Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 8 | 20.0% |
| C7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Am7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| D7b9 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Bbmaj7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| F7 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Am7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm6 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard I–vi–ii–V cycle in F Major, frequently substituting the vi chord with a secondary dominant (D7b9) to heighten the resolution to the ii chord (Gm7).
- Utilizes a “back-door” dominant resolution in the bridge (Eb7#11 to Am7), moving from the IV chord to a bVII7 before resolving to the tonic-functioning iii chord.
- Features chromatic diminished passing chords, specifically Ab°7 and G#°7, to provide smooth stepwise voice leading between the iii (Am7) and ii (Gm7) diatonic centers.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop scale (incorporating the chromatic b6/augmented 5th to navigate turnarounds and secondary dominants).
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The structure relies on predictable functional harmony and standard ii-V-I cadences, making it an ideal entry point for intermediate study of the Great American Songbook.
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The Real Book - Volume V
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