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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Logical Song" by Supertramp: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Logical Song”
- What key is "The Logical Song" by Supertramp played in?
- The Logical Song is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Logical Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Logical Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Logical Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Logical Song"?
- "The Logical Song" was originally performed by Supertramp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Supertramp can I play here?
- Try "GOODBYE STRANGER", "DREAMER", "MY KIND OF LADY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Logical Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Logical Song" by Supertramp. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Logical Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Logical Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.