Does "Sultans Of Swing" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sultans Of Swing" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.

What chords are in "Sultans Of Swing"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Sultans Of Swing — Piano Lead Sheet

"Sultans Of Swing" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Bb
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Dire Straits

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How to Play "Sultans Of Swing" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.