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(F)Sit tin’ in the morn ing sun,
I’ll be (Bb)sit tin’ ’til the eve nin’ come,
(F)watch in’ the ships roll in,
then I (Bb)watch ’em roll a way a gain.
Yeah!
I’m (F)sit in’ on the dock of the bay,
watch in’ the tide
roll a way, ooh, ee, (F)sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,
wast in’ time.
I (F)Left my home in Geor
(Bb)head ed for Fris co Bay.
(F)I have no thing to live for,
look like (Bb)no thing gon na come my way.
So,
(F)sit in’ on the dock of the bay,
watch in’ the tide
roll a way, ooh, ee, (F)sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,
wast in’ time.
I
Looks like (Bb)no thing gon na change;
ev ’ry thing (Bb)still re mains the same.
I can’t do what (Bb)ten peo ple tell me to (F)do,
so I guess I’ll re main the same.
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay”
- Why does the accompaniment for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding in?
- The backing track is in F at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
- "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" was originally performed by Otis Redding. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Otis Redding are available?
- Other accompaniments by Otis Redding: "Knock On Wood", "That's How Strong My Love Is". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is F; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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