The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
Hello! Below you'll find my "Waterloo Sunset" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This classic song by The Kinks is full of longing and emotion. It was originally performed on guitars, but sounds great translated to piano.
Enjoy!
Waterloo Sunset Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Waterloo Sunset:
Waterloo Sunset Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
B (bass note steps down E major scale)
B (bass note steps down E major scale)
E B/D# A/C#
[Verse 1]
E B/D#
Dirty old river, must you keep rolling
E B/D#
Dirty old river, must you keep rolling
A/C#
Flowing into the night
E B/D#
People so busy make me feel dizzy
E B/D#
People so busy make me feel dizzy
A/C#
Taxi lights shine so bright
F#m C#/F F#m/E B
But I don't need no friends
E B/D#
As long as I gaze on Waterloo Sunset
F#m C#/F F#m/E B
But I don't need no friends
E B/D#
As long as I gaze on Waterloo Sunset
A/C# A C#m/G# F#
I am in paradise
F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Every day look at the world
F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Every day look at the world
B E A C#m/G# F#
From my window
F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Chilly-chilly is the evening time
F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Chilly-chilly is the evening time
B (bass note steps down E major scale)
Waterloo sunset's fine.
[Verse 2]
E B/D# A/C#
Terry meets Julie, Waterloo Station, every Friday night
E B/D#
But I am so lazy, don't want to wander
E B/D# A/C#
Terry meets Julie, Waterloo Station, every Friday night
E B/D#
But I am so lazy, don't want to wander
A/C#
I stay at home at night
F#m C#/F F#m/E B
But I don't feel afraid
E B/D#
As long as I gaze on Waterloo Sunset
F#m C#/F F#m/E B
But I don't feel afraid
E B/D#
As long as I gaze on Waterloo Sunset
A/C# A C#m/G# F#
I am in paradise
F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Every day look at the world
F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Every day look at the world
B E A C#m/G# F#
From my window
F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Chilly-chilly is the evening time
F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Chilly-chilly is the evening time
B (bass note steps down E major scale)
Waterloo sunset's fine.
[Verse 3]
E B/D#
Millions of people swarming like flies round
E B/D#
Millions of people swarming like flies round
A/C#
Waterloo underground
E B/D#
But Terry and Julie cross over the river
E B/D#
But Terry and Julie cross over the river
A/C#
Where they feel safe and sound
F#m C#/F F#m/E B
And they don't need no friends
E B/D#
As long as they gaze on Waterloo Sunset
F#m C#/F F#m/E B
And they don't need no friends
E B/D#
As long as they gaze on Waterloo Sunset
A/C#
They are in paradise
[Outro]
E B/D# A/C#
E B/D# A/C#
B
Waterloo sunset's fine.
Waterloo sunset's fine.
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Waterloo Sunset Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Waterloo Sunset" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Waterloo Sunset" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
