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(F)Sit tin’ in the morn ing sun,
I’ll be (Bb)sit tin’ ’til the eve nin’ come,
(F)watch in’ the ships roll in,
then I (Bb)watch ’em roll a way a gain.
Yeah!
I’m (F)sit in’ on the dock of the bay,
watch in’ the tide
roll a way, ooh, ee, (F)sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,
wast in’ time.
I (F)Left my home in Geor
(Bb)head ed for Fris co Bay.
(F)I have no thing to live for,
look like (Bb)no thing gon na come my way.
So,
(F)sit in’ on the dock of the bay,
watch in’ the tide
roll a way, ooh, ee, (F)sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,
wast in’ time.
I
Looks like (Bb)no thing gon na change;
ev ’ry thing (Bb)still re mains the same.
I can’t do what (Bb)ten peo ple tell me to (F)do,
so I guess I’ll re main the same.
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding in?
- The backing track is in F at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
- "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" was originally performed by Otis Redding. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Otis Redding are available?
- Other accompaniments by Otis Redding: "Knock On Wood", "That's How Strong My Love Is". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in F, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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