Learn "SULTANS OF SWING" by Dire Straits on Piano

Master "SULTANS OF SWING" by Dire Straits with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

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.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
Bb
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

Recommended For You

How to Play "Sultans Of Swing" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.