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10.77Arrangement architecture
A strong version:
Intro
Cm line cliché: Cm → Cm(maj7) → Cm7 → Cm6
A1
melody + shells
A2
richer minor colors
Bridge
relative-major lift
Final A
descending bass + octave melody
Tag
repeat final phrase
Ending
G7sus → G7♭9 → Cm6/9
This is a complete ballad arrangement.