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Waterloo Sunset original guitar chords by
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
B
B
2

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B/A
B/A
4

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G#m7
G#m7
4

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B/F#
B/F#
2

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B/E
B/E
4

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B/D#
B/D#
4

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B/C#
B/C#
2

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B
B
2

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E
E

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B7
B7

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A
A

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A
A

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Verse 1
E
E

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B/D#
B/D#
4

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Dirty old river, must you keep rolling
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Flowing into the night
E
E

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B/D#
B/D#
4

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People so busy, make me feel dizzy
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Taxi light shines so bright
F#
F#
2

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C#/E#
C#/E#

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A/E
A/E

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B
B
2

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But I don't need no friends
E
E

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As long as I gaze on
B/D#
B/D#
4

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Waterloo sunset
A/C#
A/C#
2

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A
A

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C#m/G#
C#m/G#
4

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I am in paradise
F#
F#
2

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Chorus 1
F#/E
F#/E

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D#m7
D#m7
6

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F#/C#
F#/C#
2

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Every day I look at the world
B
B
2

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E
E

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A
A

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C#m/G#
C#m/G#
4

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from my window
F#
F#
2

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F#/E
F#/E

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D#m7
D#m7
6

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F#/C#
F#/C#
2

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But chilly, chilly is the evening time
B
B
2

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B/A
B/A
4

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Waterloo sun set's fine
G#m7
G#m7
4

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B/F#
B/F#
2

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B/E
B/E
4

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(Waterloo sun set's fine)
B/D#
B/D#
4

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B/C#
B/C#
2

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B7
B7

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Terry meets Julie,
Verse 2
E
E

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B/D#
B/D#
4

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Waterloo station
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Every Friday night
E
E

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B/D#
B/D#
4

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But I am so lazy, don't want to wander
A/C#
A/C#
2

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I stay at home at night
F#
F#
2

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C#/E#
C#/E#

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A/E
A/E

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B
B
2

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But I don't feel afraid
E
E

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As long as I gaze on
B/D#
B/D#
4

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Waterloo sunset
A/C#
A/C#
2

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A
A

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C#m/G#
C#m/G#
4

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I am in paradise
F#
F#
2

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Chorus 2
F#/E
F#/E

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D#m7
D#m7
6

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F#/C#
F#/C#
2

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Every day I look at the world
B
B
2

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E
E

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A
A

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C#m/G#
C#m/G#
4

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from my window
F#
F#
2

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F#/E
F#/E

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D#m7
D#m7
6

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F#/C#
F#/C#
2

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But chilly, chilly is the evening time
B
B
2

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B/A
B/A
4

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Waterloo sun set's fine
G#m7
G#m7
4

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B/F#
B/F#
2

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B/E
B/E
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(Waterloo sun set's fine)
B/D#
B/D#
4

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B/C#
B/C#
2

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B7
B7

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Verse 3
E
E

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B/D#
B/D#
4

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swarming like flies 'round
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Waterloo underground
E
E

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B/D#
B/D#
4

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But Terry and Julie cross over the river
A/C#
A/C#
2

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Where they feel safe and sound
F#
F#
2

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C#/E#
C#/E#

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A/E
A/E

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B
B
2

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And they don't need no friends
E
E

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As long as they gaze on
B/D#
B/D#
4

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Waterloo Sunset
A/C#
A/C#
2

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They are in paradise
Outro 1
E
E

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B/D#
B/D#
4

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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B
B
2

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B7
B7

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B7
B7

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Waterloo sunset's fine
B7
B7

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(Waterloo sunset's fine)
[Fade out]

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • B

    2

  • B/A

    4

  • G#m7

    4

  • B/F#

    2

  • B/E

    4

  • B/D#

    4

  • B/C#

    2

  • E

  • B7

  • A

  • A/C#

    2

  • F#

    2

  • C#/E#

  • A/E

  • C#m/G#

    4

  • F#/E

  • D#m7

    6

  • F#/C#

    2

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks is E major.

The primary chords used in Waterloo Sunset are B, B/A, G#m, B/D#, E, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, B/A, G#m, B/D#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Waterloo Sunset is approximately 106 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Waterloo Sunset using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Waterloo Sunset. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Kinks.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Waterloo Sunset to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.