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57.49Version 10 — Dark minor/cabaret transformation

Now we exploit the song's sinister subject.

Take the tune into:

C minor.

This may require adapting some melody notes if necessary, but preserve contour and rhythmic identity.

Use:

Cm

Fm

G7♭9

A♭

B♭7

etc.