The Logical Song by Supertramp, penned by Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, muses on the loss of innocence and the quest for identity in adulthood, challenging education and societal values. It was inspired by Hodgsons schooling experiences and his quest for meaning beyond societal expectations.
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Gm7
When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful,
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A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical.
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Gm7
And all the birds in the trees, well they'd be singing so happily,
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Am7(b5)
Joyfully, playfully watching me.
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Gm7
But then they send me away to teach me how to be sensible,
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Logical, responsible, practical.
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Gm7
And they showed me a world where I could be so dependable,
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Am7(b5)
Clinical, intellectual, cynical.
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Am7-5/Eb There are times when all the world's asleep,
Ab7M
The questions run too deep
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Bbm7
Bbm7/Ab For such a simple man.
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Am7-5/Eb Won't you please, please tell me what we've learned
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I know it sounds absurd
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Bbm7/Ab But please tell me who I am.
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Gm7
Now watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical,
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Fm7/Ab
F7/A
Liberal, fanatical, criminal.
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Gm7
Won't you sign up your name, we'd like to feel you're acceptable
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Respectable, presentable, a vegetable!
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Gm7
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Gm7
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Am7-5/Eb At night, when all the world's asleep,
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The questions run so deep
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Bbm7
Bbm7/Ab For such a simple man.
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Am7-5/Eb Won't you please, please tell me what we've learned