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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Logical Song" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Logical Song

Where are the chord symbols for "The Logical Song" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Logical Song" is in Bb.
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.
Does "The Logical Song" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Logical Song" is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM.
What chords are in "The Logical Song"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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