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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
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Learn "Sultans Of Swing" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- 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", "Walk Of Life". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.