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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 Bb, 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 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 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 Bb, 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.
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