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(B)Sit tin’ in the morn in’ ing sun, gia
I’ll be (C)sit tin’ when the eve (B)nin’ (Bb)a (A)come.
(B)Watch in’ the ships in’ roll in, for,
then I (C)watch ’em roll a way (B)a (A)gain.
Yeah, So I’m just I’m (G)sit tin’ on the dock of the (Esus2)bay,
(E)watch in’ the tide
roll a (Esus2)way.
(E)Ooh, I’m just (G)sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,
wast in’ time.
I (B)left my here home morn in’ in Geor gia
and this (C)head ed for the Fris (B)co (Bb)a (A)bay.
(B)I have sand miles in’ to live for,
look like (C)noth in’s gon na come (B)my (A)way.
Yeah, Now I’m just gon’ (G)sit tin’ on the dock of the (Esus2)bay,
(E)watch in’ the tide
roll a (Esus2)way.
(E)Ooh, I’m just (G)sit tin’ on the dock of the bay,
wast in’ time.
I
Looks (D)like
noth in’s gon na change;
ev ’ry thing still re mains the same.
(D)I can’t do (C)what ten peo ple tell me to do,
so I guess I’ll re main the same.
The Dock Of The Bay — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Dock Of The Bay" 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 G, 92 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Dock Of The Bay”
- Can I play "The Dock Of The Bay" 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 "The Dock Of The Bay" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding played in?
- 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 "The Dock Of The Bay"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Dock Of The Bay" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "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 "The Dock Of The Bay"?
- "The Dock Of The Bay" was originally performed by Otis Redding. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Dock Of The Bay"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, Bb, C, D, E, Esus2, F, +1 more.
- What other songs by Otis Redding can I play here?
- Try "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay", "I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG", "MR. PITIFUL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Dock Of The Bay"?
- 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. "The Dock Of The Bay" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Dock Of The Bay"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Dock Of The Bay" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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