Waterloo Sunset

by The Kinks
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “Waterloo Sunset”
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

Dir ty old riv

Ev ’ry day I look at the world from my (Bb)win dow,

The chil ly chil i est eve ning time,

(Bb7)Wat er loo (Bb)sun set’s fine, (Bb)Wat er loo sun set’s fine.

Ter ry meets Ju

er

But

don’t

as long as gaze on Wat er loo sun set

in par a dise.

Ev ’ry day I look at the world from my (Bb)win dow,

The chil ly chil i est eve ning time,

(Bb7)Wat er loo (Bb)sun set’s fine, (Bb)Wat er loo sun set’s fine.

Mil lions of peo

Dir ty old riv set I am in par a dise.

(Bb7)Wat er loo sun set’s fine (Wat er loo sun set’s fine.)

Waterloo Sunset — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Waterloo Sunset”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Waterloo Sunset" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Waterloo Sunset".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks in?
The backing track is in Ab at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Waterloo Sunset" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Waterloo Sunset"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waterloo Sunset", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Waterloo Sunset" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Waterloo Sunset"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Waterloo Sunset"?
"Waterloo Sunset" was originally performed by The Kinks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by The Kinks are available?
Other accompaniments by The Kinks: "Sunny Afternon", "You Really Got Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Waterloo Sunset" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Waterloo Sunset" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Ab, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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