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.
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.
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