Dir ty old riv
(Eb)- lie Wat er loo Sta tion ev er y Fri day night.
But I am so la zy, cross don’t want to wan der, I stay at home at night
but I don’t
feel a fraid,
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 (Bb)win dow,
The chil ly chil i est eve ning time,
(Bb7)Wat er loo (Bb)sun set’s fine, (Bb)Wat er loo sun set’s fine.
Ter ry meets Ju (Eb)- ple swarm ing like flies round Wat er loo un der ground.
But Ter ry and Ju lie cross o ver the ri ver where they feel safe and sound
and they don’t
need no friends,
as long as they gaze on Wat er loo sun set they are in par a dise.
Ev ’ry day I look at the world from my (Bb)win dow,
The chil ly chil i est eve ning time,
(Bb7)Wat er loo (Bb)sun set’s fine, (Bb)Wat er loo sun set’s fine.
Mil lions of peo
Dir ty old riv set I am in par a dise.
(Bb7)Wat er loo sun set’s fine (Wat er loo sun set’s fine.)
Waterloo Sunset — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Waterloo Sunset”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Waterloo Sunset" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Waterloo Sunset"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Waterloo Sunset", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Waterloo Sunset" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Waterloo Sunset"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Waterloo Sunset"?
- "Waterloo Sunset" was originally performed by The Kinks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Kinks are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Kinks: "Sunny Afternon", "You Really Got Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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