The Dock Of The Bay

by Otis Redding

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Lyrics

(B)Sit tin’ in the morn rest in’ ing sun, gia

I’ll be (C)sit tin’ when the eve (B)nin’ (Bb)a (A)come.

(B)Watch in’ the ships noth in’ roll in, for,

then I (C)watch ’em roll a way (B)a (A)gain.

Yeah, So I’m just I’m (G)sit tin’ on the dock of the (Esus2)bay,

(E)watch in’ the tide

roll a (Esus2)way.

(E)Ooh, I’m just (G)sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,

wast in’ time.

I (B)left my here home morn rest in’ in Geor gia

and this (C)head ed for the Fris (B)co (Bb)a (A)bay.

(B)I have sand miles noth in’ to live for,

look like (C)noth in’s gon na come (B)my (A)way.

Yeah, Now I’m just gon’ (G)sit tin’ on the dock of the (Esus2)bay,

(E)watch in’ the tide

roll a (Esus2)way.

(E)Ooh, I’m just (G)sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,

wast in’ time.

I

Looks (D)like

noth in’s gon na change;

ev ’ry thing still re mains the same.

(D)I can’t do (C)what ten peo ple tell me to do,

so I guess I’ll re main the same.

The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Dock Of The Bay” by Otis Redding in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 92 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Dock Of The Bay" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Dock Of The Bay"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.