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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Waterloo Sunset" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Waterloo Sunset" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Waterloo Sunset" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Waterloo Sunset"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Waterloo Sunset" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Waterloo Sunset"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Waterloo Sunset" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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