Bodhisattva Chords
by Steely Dan
Bodhisattva by Steely Dan is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, F, C, Bb, D#, A and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro G F 2x
Piano F G F G G F F
G F G G F F
G F G G F F G F repeat
Verse (blues riff)
G F G F G F G F
Bodhisattva would you take me by the hand
C Bb C Bb G F G F
Bodhisattva would you take me by the hand
D#
Can you show me
A D
The shine of your Japan
Bb D#
The sparkle in your China
F G F (repeat to next verse)
Can you show me Bodhisattva
Ending chords D# A D Bb 6x
D# F G