Bo dhi (G)satt va, I’m would you take me by the hand;
Bo dhi (C)satt va, I’m would you take me by the (G)hand?
Can you show me the (A)shine in your Ja pan, the (F6)spar kle of your (Ebmaj7)Chi na?
Can you show me, Bo dhi (G)satt va, Bo dhi satt va?
(G)satt va, I’m gon na sell my house in town;
Bo dhi (C)satt va, I’m gon na sell my house in (G)town.
And I’ll be there, I’ll (A)shine in your Ja pan, I’ll (F6)spar kle in your (Ebmaj7)Chi na.
Yes, I’ll be there, Bo dhi (G)satt va, Bo dhi satt va.
Bodhisattva by Steely Dan
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 220 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Bodhisattva”
- What key is "Bodhisattva" in?
- "Bodhisattva" by Steely Dan is in the key of G with a tempo of 220 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Bodhisattva" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Bodhisattva" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Bodhisattva"?
- This arrangement of "Bodhisattva" uses 6 chords: A7, C, Dm7, Ebmaj7, F6, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Bodhisattva" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
- Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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