Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')

by Frank Loesser
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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') — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')

Why does "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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')" by Frank Loesser played in?
Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls') is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')"?
"Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" was originally performed by Frank Loesser. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, C7, D, D7, Dm, Em, +3 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')".
Can I see all the notes in "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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