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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Dock Of The Bay" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 92 BPM.
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About “The Dock Of The Bay”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Dock Of The Bay" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Dock Of The Bay" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "The Dock Of The Bay" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Dock Of The Bay" is in the key of G at 92 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Dock Of The Bay"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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