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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Sitting On Top Of The World" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sitting On Top Of The World"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Sitting On Top Of The World". Key of C, 120 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.
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