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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Waterloo Sunset" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Waterloo Sunset" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Waterloo Sunset" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Waterloo Sunset" 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. "Waterloo Sunset" is in the key of Bb at 92 BPM.
What chords are in "Waterloo Sunset"?
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.

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