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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sultans Of Swing" by Dire Straits: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 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 F 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 there a karaoke version of "Sultans Of Swing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sultans Of Swing" by Dire Straits. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sultans Of Swing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sultans Of Swing" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.