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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.