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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · G · Bm · Em
Waterloo Sunset Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A · G · Bm · Em
Waterloo Sunset Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A · G · Bm · Em
Waterloo Sunset Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A · G · Bm · Em
Waterloo Sunset Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · G · Bm · Em
Waterloo Sunset Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A · G · Bm · Em
Waterloo Sunset Chords – Harmonica
The Kinks’ classic 1967 song about finding peace in the city’s twilight. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are for open position playing in D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – A – G
D – A
G – A – D
A – G
Verse 2
D – A – G
D – A
G – A
Chorus
G – A – D
G – A
G – A – D
Verse 3
D – A – G
D – A
G – A – D
A – G
Verse 4
D – A – G
D – A
G – A
Chorus
G – A – D
G – A
G – A – D
Bridge
G – A – D
G – A
G
A
G – A
D
Chorus
G – A – D
G – A
G – A – D
Outro
G – A – D (×2)
Practice tip: The chord progression D-A-G is used throughout; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Waterloo Sunset"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, G, Bm and Em.
Is "Waterloo Sunset" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Waterloo Sunset" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Waterloo Sunset"?
It was written by Ray Davies, and released in 1967.