Bodhisattva

Words & Music:

Steely Dan

 

[Capo 3]  E    D [vamp]

 

        E  E7

Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand?

        A  A7                         E  E7

Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand?

        C           D               Am7

Can you show me the shine in your Japan?

    Bm      C       D                               E7

The sparkle of your China?  Can you show me, Bodhisattva?

 

Bodhisattva, I'm gonna sell my house in town.

Bodhisattva, I'm gonna sell my house in town.

And I'll be there, I'll shine in your Japan.

I'll sparkle in your China.  Yes I'll be there, Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva.

 

VERSES 1 & 2 REPRISE:

 

Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva

 

[repeat over vamp & out]

 




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