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(sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay

Otis Redding

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  A A/E  [x4]

Verse
  ASittin' In The Mornin' Sun. I'll C#7Be Sittin' WhenD The Evenin' Come                    B​
  AWatching The Ships Roll In. And ThenC#7 I Watch 'Em Roll AwDay Again, Yeah                     B​

Hook
I'm SiAttin' On The Dock Of The Bay. Watching F#add9The Tide Roll Away       A                 F#add9​
I'm Just SittAin' On The Dock Of The Bay. Wastin' Time B                 A        F#​

Verse
I ALeft My Home In Georgia. HeC#7aded For TDhe 'Frisco Bay                        B7​
I've HAad Nothing To Live For. LoC#7ok Like Nothin's Gonna CDome My Way                             B7​

Bridge
  A   Look LiEke NothingD's Gonna Change
  A    EverythiEng StillD Remains The Same
  A    I Can't Do EWhat Ten PeDople Tell Me To Do    A​
  G  So I Guess I'll Remain The ESame, Yes

Verse
  ASittin' Here Resting My Bones. And This LoC#neliness Won't LeavDe Me Alone                                 B7​
It's TAwo Thousand Miles I Roamed. Just C#To Make This Dock My Home D                                B7​

Instruments (Fade out)
  A   A   A   F#  [x3]
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay?

The chords for (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay are: A, A/E, C#7, D, B, F#add9, F#, B7, E, G, C#

What is the original key of (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay on ukulele?

Chord (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay?

(sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay uses 11 chords: A, A/E, C#7, D, B, F#add9, F#, B7, E, G, C#

What is the easiest way to play (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay released in?

(sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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