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') — Simple Sheet Music

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"Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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')

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (From 'Guys And Dolls')". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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