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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Bodhisattva" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 220 BPM.
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About “Bodhisattva”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bodhisattva" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bodhisattva" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Bodhisattva" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bodhisattva" is in the key of G at 220 BPM.
- What chords are in "Bodhisattva"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.