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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Sultans Of Swing" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Sultans Of Swing”
- Why does "Sultans Of Swing" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Sultans Of Swing".
- What key is "Sultans Of Swing" by Dire Straits played in?
- Sultans Of Swing is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sultans Of Swing"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sultans Of Swing" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sultans Of Swing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sultans Of Swing"?
- "Sultans Of Swing" was originally performed by Dire Straits. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sultans Of Swing"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, Bb, C, Dm, F.
- What other songs by Dire Straits can I play here?
- Try "MONEY FOR NOTHING", "WALK OF LIFE", "Brothers in Arms". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Sultans Of Swing"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Sultans Of Swing".
- Can I see all the notes in "Sultans Of Swing"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
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