(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

by Otis Redding
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Lyrics

(G)Sit tin’ in the morn ing sun,

I’ll be (C)sit tin’ when the eve ning comes.

(G)Watch ing the ships come in,

and I’ll (C)watch them roll a way a gain.

(G)Sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,

watch ing the tide

roll a way.

I’m just (G)sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,

wast ing time.

Looks (D)like noth (C)ing’s gon na change,

ev ’ry thing (C)still re mains the same.

I (D)can’t do what (C)ten peo ple tell (G)me to do,

so I guess I’ll re main the same.

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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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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 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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.