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

by Frank Loesser
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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.”

Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls') — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" by Frank Loesser: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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')”

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 there a karaoke version of "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" by Frank Loesser. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.