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(Cm)When I was young, it seemed that (Ab)life was so (G)won der ful.
a (Bb)mir a cle, oh, it was (Ab)beau ti ful, (Adim)mag i cal.
And all the (Cm)birds in the trees, well they’d be (Ab)sing ing so (G)hap pi ly,
oh, (Bb)joy ful ly, oh, (Ab)play ful ly (Adim)watch ing me.
But then they (Cm)sent me a way to teach me (Ab)how to be (G)sen si ble,
(Bb)log i cal,
re (Ab)spon si ble, (Adim)prac ti
And they (Cm)showed me a world where I could (Ab)be so de (G)pend a ble,
(Bb)clin i cal oh, tu (Adim)cyn i cal.
But then they
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are times
when all the world’s a sleep,
the ques tions run too deep
for such a sim ple man.
Won’t you please,
please tell me what we’ve learned?
I know it sounds ab surd
please tell me who I am.
I said,
who I am,
who I am,
who I am.
The Logical Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Logical Song" by Supertramp: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Logical Song”
- Can I sing "The Logical Song" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Logical Song" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Logical Song" by Supertramp in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Logical Song" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Logical Song"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Logical Song", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Logical Song" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Logical Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Logical Song"?
- "The Logical Song" was originally performed by Supertramp. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Supertramp are available?
- Other accompaniments by Supertramp: "Fool's Overture", "Lord Is It Mine". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Logical Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Logical Song" by Supertramp. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Logical Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Logical Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.