Sitting On Top Of The World

by Doc Watson
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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.

Sitting On Top Of The World — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Sitting On Top Of The World" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “Sitting On Top Of The World”

What key is "Sitting On Top Of The World" by Doc Watson played in?
Sitting On Top Of The World is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sitting On Top Of The World"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sitting On Top Of The World" 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 "Sitting On Top Of The World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sitting On Top Of The World"?
"Sitting On Top Of The World" was originally performed by Doc Watson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sitting On Top Of The World"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, C7, Dpow, Gpow. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.

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