Sultans Of Swing

· by Dire Straits

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Lyrics

You get a (Dm)shiv er in the dark, it’s you (C)rain ing in the (Bb)park, but mean time,

south of the riv er you stop (C)and you hold ev ’ry thing.

(A7)down.

A band is blow in’ Dix ie too man dou ble four (C)plac time.

You feel all right but not when you hear that mu sic ring.

(Dm)sound.

2.

(Dm)step in in side dark, but you (C)don’t ing see too (Bb)man y fac es

south com in’ in out of the (C)rain to hear the jazz go (A7)down.

A Too much com pe ti tion, too man y oth er (C)plac es,

You feel all right but not too man y horns can make that (Dm)sound.

2.

Way on down south,

way on down south (Dm)Lon don Town.

3.

can check out (Dm)step in in side dark, but you (C)don’t ing see too (Bb)man y fac es

south com in’ in out of the (C)rain to hear the jazz go (A7)down.

A Too much com pe ti tion, too man y oth er (C)plac es,

You feel all right but not too man y horns can make that (Dm)sound.

2.

Way on down south,

way on down south (Dm)Lon don Town.

3.

can check out

Way on down south,

way on down south (Dm)Lon don Town.

Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sultans Of Swing” by Dire Straits in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Sultans Of Swing" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Sultans Of Swing"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Sultans Of Swing" use?: Just 5 chords: A7, Bb, C, Dm, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dire Straits songs work for kids?: Try "MONEY FOR NOTHING", "WALK OF LIFE", "Walk Of Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.