Lyrics
Dirt y old riv er must you keep roll ing, flow ing in to the night?
Peo ple so bus y make me feel diz zy, Tax i lights shine so bright.
But I (Gm)don’t
need no (Gm)friends
as long as I gaze on Wat er loo sun set I am in par a dise.
Ev ’ry day I look at the world from my (C)win dow
The chil ly, chil li est eve ning time.
(C)Wat er loo sun (C)set’s, Wat er loo sun
set’s (C)fine.
Dirt y old riv
(C)Wat er loo sun
set’s, Wat er loo sun (C)set’s (Fmaj9)fine.
Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Waterloo Sunset”
- What key is "Waterloo Sunset" in?
- "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Waterloo Sunset" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Waterloo Sunset" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Waterloo Sunset" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Kinks can I play here?
- Try "LOLA", "COME DANCING", "ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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