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Pretzel Logic

· by Steely Dan

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Lyrics

I would (Am7)love to tour the South land on, in a trav ’ling min strel (Am7)show;

yes, I’d (Dm7)love to tour the South land on, in a trav ’ling min strel (Am7)show.

Yes, I’m (D)dy’n’ to be a (E)star and (D)make them laugh, they (D)sound just like a (E)rec ord on the (C)pho no (D)graph.

Those (D)days are gone (E)for ev er, (C)o ver a (D)long time a (C)go,

oh, yeah.

I have (Am7)nev er met Na po le on,

but I plan to find the (Am7)time;

I have (Dm7)nev er met Na po le on,

but I plan to find the (Am7)time.

’Cause he (D)looks to so a (E)fine up (D)on that hill; they (D)tell me he was (E)lone ly, on he’s (C)lone ly (D)still.

Those (D)days are gone (E)for ev er, (C)o ver a (D)long time a (C)go,

oh, yeah.

I have

I (Am7)stepped (CN.C.)up on the plat form, a (Fmaj7)man gave me the news.

He (Am7)said, (CN.C.)“You must be jok ing, son; where (Am7)did you get those shoes?

Where did you get those (Am7)shoes?”

Well, I (D)seen him on (E)the T V, the (C)mov ie (D)show; they (D)say the times (E)are chang in’ but I (C)just don’t (D)know.

These (D)things are gone (E)for ev er, (C)o ver a (D)long time a (C)go,

oh, yeah.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Pretzel Logic” by Steely Dan in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Pretzel Logic" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Pretzel Logic"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Pretzel Logic" use?: Just 7 chords: Am7, C, D, Dm7, E, Fmaj7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steely Dan songs work for kids?: Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.