Learn "SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD" by Doc Watson on Piano

Master "SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD" by Doc Watson with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Folk arrangement is in the key of C at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

Was all the sum mer hold and all the fall, Can’t just try’n’ to (C7)find my lit as tle can Le a (G5)nore. But now she’s gone and I don’t (D5)wor ry. Lord, I’m (G5)sit tin’ on (D5)top of the (G5)world. Was in the spring nin’, hold one sum mer day Can’t just when she (C7)left me, she’s as gone can to a (G5)stay. But now she’s gone and I don’t (D5)wor ry. Lord, I’m (G5)sit tin’ on (D5)top of the (G5)world. And you come (G5)world. Half the days tion I did n’t know your name. Why should me I a (C7)wor ry or cry in (G5)vain? And now she’s gone and I don’t (D5)wor ry. Lord, I’m (G5)sit tin’ on (D5)top of the (G5)world. Went to the sta tion I did down in the yard, gon’ get me you a (C7)freight train, work done got (G5)hard. But now she’s gone and I don’t (D5)wor ry. Lord, I’m (G5)sit tin’ on (D5)top of the (G5)world. Those lone some (G5)world.

Song Details

Category
Folk
Key
C
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Sitting On Top Of The World" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.