(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 98 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 98 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay". Key of G, 98 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.