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') — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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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.

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