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.
A band is blow in’ Dix ie too man dou ble four time.
You feel all right but not when you hear that mu sic ring.
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
A Too much com pe ti tion, too man y oth er es,
You feel all right but not too man y horns can make that
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
A Too much com pe ti tion, too man y oth er es,
You feel all right but not too man y horns can make that
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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sultans Of Swing”
- What key is "Sultans Of Swing" in?
- "Sultans Of Swing" by Dire Straits is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Sultans Of Swing" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Sultans Of Swing" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Sultans Of Swing"?
- This arrangement of "Sultans Of Swing" uses 5 chords: A7, Bb, C, Dm, F.
- How long does it take to learn "Sultans Of Swing" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Dire Straits can I play here?
- Try "MONEY FOR NOTHING", "WALK OF LIFE", "Brothers in Arms". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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