Learn "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (from 'Guys and Dolls')" by Frank Loesser on Piano

Master "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (from 'Guys and Dolls')" by Frank Loesser with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Musical/Soundtrack arrangement is in the key of C at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

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.”

Song Details

Key
C
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.