(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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

Can I learn "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.