I (Am)dreamed last night I got (C)on the boat to Hea ven, and (Am)by some chance I had (C7)brought my dice a long, and (Em)there I (Dm)stood and I (Em)hol lered, “Some one (F)fade me,” but the (Am)pas sen gers they (Am7)knew right from (G7)wrong.
For the (C)peo ple all said, “Sit (F)down,
(Fm)sit (C)down you’re (D)rock in’ the (Dm)boat.”
(C)Peo ple all said, “Sit (F)down,
(Fm)sit (C)down you’re (G7)rock in’ the (C)boat;
and the (F)de vil will drag you un der by the sharp la pel of your check ered coat; sit (C)down, sit down, sit (F)down, sit (Fm)down, sit (C)down, you’re (G7)rock in’ the (C)boat.”
Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls') by Frank Loesser
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')”
- What key is "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" in?
- "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" by Frank Loesser is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')"?
- This arrangement of "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, C7, D, D7, Dm, Em, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Frank Loesser can I play here?
- Try "ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA", "I'VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE", "I Don't Want To Walk Without You". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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