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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Pretzel Logic" by Steely Dan in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Pretzel Logic"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Pretzel Logic" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.