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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Bodhisattva" by Steely Dan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Bodhisattva" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Bodhisattva" with hands-separate practice in G at 220 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Bodhisattva"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Bodhisattva" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Bodhisattva"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Bodhisattva" is in the key of G at 220 BPM.