(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

Can I play "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding played in?
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" 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 "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
"(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" was originally performed by Otis Redding. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.