Pretzel Logic - Steely Dan

Pretzel Logic

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[Intro ]riff then |Am7| 4X Chord code: Chord/Bass
 
Am7 Fmaj7 Am7
 
I would love to tour the Southland in a travelling minstrel show
 
Dm7 Am7
Yes I?d love to tour the Southland in a travelling minstrel show
 
D/E E/A C/D D/G
 
Yes I?m dying to be a star and make them laugh
 
D/E E/A C/D D/G
 
Sound just like a record on a phonograph
 
D/E Amaj7 c D C Fmaj7 G Am7
 
These days are gone forever, over a long time ago, oh yeah
 
I have never met Napoleon, but I plan to find the time
 
Yes I?ve never met Napoleon, but I plan to find the time
 
Cause he looked so fine upon that hill
 
They tell me he was lonely, he?s lonely still
 
These days are gone forever, over a long time ago, oh yeah
 
Solo Verse
 
D Am7
 
I stand up on the platform
 
Fmaj7
 
The man gives me the news
 
Am7
 
He said you must be joking son
 
Am Am/B Am/C Am/C# Dm7
 
Where did you get those shoes
 
Am7
 
Where did you get those shoes
 
Well I?ve seen ?em on the TV the movie shows
 
They say the times are changing but I just don?t know
 
These things are gone forever, over a long time ago, oh yeah
 
Fade out riff:
 
|Am7 Am7 Fmaj7 G|

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Am7. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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