Do not just play root-fifth-octave. For the F7 chord, play: . This "shell voicing" leaves space for the right hand.

Whether you are playing it for a jazz combo, a rock cover band, or just at home for yourself, mastering this piece will add a sophisticated, bluesy weapon to your piano repertoire.

Look for sheet music that writes the melody using patterns or explicitly marks “Swing” at the top. Some transcriptions use straight notation but add a note: “Rhythmically free, laid-back feel.”

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