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I would (Am7)love to tour the South land on, in a trav ’ling min strel (Am7)show;
yes, I’d (Dm7)love to tour the South land on, in a trav ’ling min strel (Am7)show.
Yes, I’m (D)dy’n’ to be a (E)star and (D)make them laugh, they (D)sound just like a (E)rec ord on the (C)pho no (D)graph.
Those (D)days are gone (E)for ev er, (C)o ver a (D)long time a (C)go,
oh, yeah.
I have (Am7)nev er met Na po le on,
but I plan to find the (Am7)time;
I have (Dm7)nev er met Na po le on,
but I plan to find the (Am7)time.
’Cause he (D)looks to so a (E)fine up (D)on that hill; they (D)tell me he was (E)lone ly, on he’s (C)lone ly (D)still.
Those (D)days are gone (E)for ev er, (C)o ver a (D)long time a (C)go,
oh, yeah.
I have
I (Am7)stepped (CN.C.)up on the plat form, a (Fmaj7)man gave me the news.
He (Am7)said, (CN.C.)“You must be jok ing, son; where (Am7)did you get those shoes?
Where did you get those (Am7)shoes?”
Well, I (D)seen him on (E)the T V, the (C)mov ie (D)show; they (D)say the times (E)are chang in’ but I (C)just don’t (D)know.
These (D)things are gone (E)for ev er, (C)o ver a (D)long time a (C)go,
oh, yeah.
Pretzel Logic — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Pretzel Logic" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Pretzel Logic”
- Can I play "Pretzel Logic" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Pretzel Logic" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Pretzel Logic" by Steely Dan played in?
- Pretzel Logic is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pretzel Logic"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pretzel Logic" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Pretzel Logic"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pretzel Logic"?
- "Pretzel Logic" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pretzel Logic"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, C, D, Dm7, E, Fmaj7, 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 a complete beginner play "Pretzel Logic"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Pretzel Logic" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Pretzel Logic"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Pretzel Logic" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.