(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

by Otis Redding
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Lyrics

Sit tin’ in the mor nin’ sun,

I’ll be sit tin’ when the eve nin’ comes.

Watch in’ the ships roll in,

then I watch ’em roll a way a gain,

yeah.

I’m sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,

watch in’ the tide

roll a way.

I’m just sit tin’ on the dock of the bay

was tin’ time.

(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay”

What key is "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" in?
"(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Otis Redding can I play here?
Try "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay", "THE DOCK OF THE BAY", "I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.