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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Bodhisattva" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 220 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Bodhisattva”
- Why does "Bodhisattva" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Bodhisattva".
- What key is "Bodhisattva" by Steely Dan played in?
- Bodhisattva is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bodhisattva"?
- The arrangement plays at 220 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bodhisattva" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bodhisattva"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bodhisattva"?
- "Bodhisattva" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bodhisattva"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, C, Dm7, Ebmaj7, F6, G.
- What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
- Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Bodhisattva"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Bodhisattva".
- Can I see all the notes in "Bodhisattva"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 220 BPM.