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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sitting On Top Of The World" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with a pedal bass pattern in your left hand — you'll anchor on a repeated low note while your right hand moves through just four chords, which keeps things steady and rhythmic.
The C to C7 switch is your smoothest move: you're only adding one note, so keep your hand shape relaxed and let that B-flat drop in naturally.
The power chords on D and G will feel different from your open C shapes — they're just root and fifth, so lean into that bare, punchy sound rather than searching for a fuller voicing.
At 120 BPM the tempo has a nice rolling momentum, but start at around 80 and lock your left-hand pedal tone in solidly before adding the right hand.
The most common stumble I see is rushing through the chord changes to Dpow and Gpow because they sit in an unfamiliar position — loop those two bars slowly until the jump feels automatic.
Once it clicks, this song will genuinely strengthen your ability to keep a steady bass pulse independent of what your right hand is doing, and that's a skill you'll use in everything you play from here on.
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About “Sitting On Top Of The World”
- Can I play "Sitting On Top Of The World" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sitting On Top Of The World" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sitting On Top Of The World"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sitting On Top Of The World" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sitting On Top Of The World"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sitting On Top Of The World" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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