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Update This article has moved to the main website. The current version can be read here: Just Friends - Harmonic Analysis "Just Friends," composed by John Klenner with lyrics by Sam M. Lewis, was released in 1931. While initially a popular song, it quickly became a cornerstone of the jazz repertoire. Many notable artists have recorded this tune, including Charlie Parker, Chet Baker, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, and Stan Getz, each bringing their unique voice to its intricate harmony. Let's analyze the song. Chord Chart: A - |CMaj7|%| Cm7| F7| GMaj7|%| Bbm7| Eb7|   B - |Am7| D7| GMaj7| Em7| A7|%| Am7 D7| Dm7 G7|   A - |CMaj7|%| Cm7| F7| GMaj7|%| Bbm7| Eb7|   C - |Am7| D7| F#m7b5 B7b9| Em7| A7| Am7 D7| GMaj7|%| A Section - Bars 1-8: | CMaj7 | % | Cm7 | F7 | GMaj7 | % | Bbm7 | Eb7 | Bars 1-2: CMaj7 (IV Chord) The section opens with CMaj7 , which functions as the IV Major 7 chord in G major. Bars 3-4: Cm7 - F7 (Backdoor Progression) Following the CMaj7, we encount...

 "On Green Dolphin Street," composed by Bronisław Kaper with lyrics by Ned Washington, was released in 1947 as part of the film's soundtrack. While it didn't become a hit immediately, it quickly found its place as a jazz standard. Many notable artists have recorded this tune, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and Grant Green, each bringing their unique voice to its rich harmonies. Let's analyze the song. Update This article has moved to the main website. The current version can be read here: On Green Dolphin Street - Harmonic Analysis Chord Chart (Key of C) | CMaj7 | % | Cm7 | % |  | D9 | Db9 | CMaj7 | A7 |  | Dm7 | G7 | CMaj7 | % |  | Fm7 | Bb7 | EbMaj7 | G7 |  | CMaj7 | % | Cm7 | % |  | D9 | Db9 | CMaj7 | % |  | Dm7 | Bm7b5 - E7b9 | Am7 | F#m7b5 - B7 |  | Em7-A7 | Dm7-G7 | CMaj7 | % | Song Analysis Bars 1-4: The Major to Minor Shift. The tune begins with CMaj7 . This establishes C major as the I chord. Here, Cm7 appears. Th...