Waterloo Sunset

by The Kinks
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Waterloo Sunset" 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, 92 BPM.

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

About “Waterloo Sunset

Why does "Waterloo Sunset" 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 "Waterloo Sunset".
What key is "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks played in?
Waterloo Sunset 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 "Waterloo Sunset"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Waterloo Sunset" 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 "Waterloo Sunset"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Waterloo Sunset"?
"Waterloo Sunset" was originally performed by The Kinks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Kinks can I play here?
Try "LOLA", "COME DANCING", "ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Waterloo Sunset"?
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 "Waterloo Sunset".
Can I see all the notes in "Waterloo Sunset"?
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 92 BPM.

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