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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Waterloo Sunset" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 92 BPM.

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

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About “Waterloo Sunset”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Waterloo Sunset"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks played in?
Waterloo Sunset is arranged in the key of F 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Waterloo Sunset". Key of F, 92 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.