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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Logical Song" by Supertramp 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 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

Can I learn "The Logical Song" 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 "The Logical Song" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 112 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Logical Song"?
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 "The Logical Song" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Logical Song"?
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. "The Logical Song" is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM.

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