The Logical Song

by Supertramp
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Lyrics

(Dm)When I was young, it seemed that (Bb)life was so (Am7)won der ful,

a (C)mir a cle, oh, it was (Bb)beau ti ful, (G7)mag i cal.

And all the (Dm)birds in the trees, well, they’d be (Bb)sing ing so (Am7)hap pi ly,

oh, (C)joy ful ly, oh, oh, tel play ful ly A (G7)watch ing me.

But then they (Dm)sent me a way to teach me (Bb)how to be (Am7)sen si ble,

a (C)log i cal, oh, it re (Bb)spon si ble, (G7)prac ti cal.

And then they (Dm)showed me a world where I could (Bb)be so de (Am7)pend a ble,

oh, (C)clin i cal, oh, in pre lec tu al, A (G7)cyn i cal.

But then they

There are (F)times

when all the world’s a (B)sleep,

the ques tions run too (Bb7)deep

for such a sim ple (Eb)man.

Won’t you (F)please,

please tell me what we’ve (B)learned?

I know it sounds ab (Bb7)surd;

please tell me who I (Eb)am.

I said now (Eb)am,

who I (Eb)am,

who I (Eb)am,

who I (Dm)am.

The Logical Song by Supertramp

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Logical Song”

What key is "The Logical Song" in?
"The Logical Song" by Supertramp is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Logical Song" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Logical Song" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Logical Song" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Supertramp can I play here?
Try "GOODBYE STRANGER", "DREAMER", "MY KIND OF LADY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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