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Sultans Of Swing Chords by Dire Straits

Sultans Of Swing chords by Dire Straits

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Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits: Guitar, Bass, & Songwriting Insights

"Sultans of Swing" by Dire Straits is a masterclass in Mark Knopfler's fingerpicking guitar technique, known as the "pinch harmonic." Knopfler's distinctive Stratocaster sound, combined with his storytelling lyrics and laid-back vocals, helped the song become a hit in 1978. The song features a clean, jazzy guitar solo and a tight rhythm section anchored by John Illsley's melodic bass lines. Produced by Muff Winwood, the track showcases the band's signature sound that would define their career.
This song is easy, the strumming pattern is a small bit tricky. you'd have
to listen to the song for the pattern> enjoy

VERSES
Am                    G           F             E
Theres a shiver in........

Etc. for each verse...

Chorus
C                            G
Theres a band playn dixie......
F                             Am
You'll feel alrite when ..............
F                               G
Way on down south......
F                               G
Way on down south.....    London town
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Dire Straits chords for Sultans of swing

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