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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Pretzel Logic" 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 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 learn "Pretzel Logic" 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 "Pretzel Logic" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Pretzel Logic"?
- 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 "Pretzel Logic" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Pretzel Logic"?
- 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. "Pretzel Logic" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.