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Someday My Prince Will Come

Frank Churchill (1937)

From Snow White (1937). Became one of the most iconic jazz standards after Miles Davis recorded it as the title track of his 1961 album. Also famously recorded by Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, and Oscar Peterson.

Form: 32 bars (ABAC)Style: Jazz WaltzTempo: 160-200 BPM (3/4)

Changes

A#Δ7
D7
D#Δ7
G7
Cm7
G7
Cm7
F7
A#Δ7
D7
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G7
Cm7
F7
A#Δ7
A#Δ7
A#Δ7
D7
D#Δ7
G7
Cm7
G7
Cm7
F7
A#Δ7
A#7
D#Δ7
D#m7
A#Δ7
F7
A#Δ7
Cm7
F7

Drop 2 Voice Leading

Pattern 1

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Pattern 2

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Pattern 3

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Pattern 4

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Drop 3 Voice Leading

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Pattern 2

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Pattern 4

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