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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Waterloo Sunset" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Waterloo Sunset" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 92 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Waterloo Sunset"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Waterloo Sunset" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Waterloo Sunset"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Waterloo Sunset" is in the key of Bb at 92 BPM.

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