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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 C

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

Verse
  CSittin' In The Mornin' Sun. I'll E7Be Sittin' WheFn The Evenin' Come                   D​
  CWatching The Ships Roll In. And ThenE7 I Watch 'Em Roll AFway Again, Yeah                    D​

Hook
I'm SiCttin' On The Dock Of The Bay. Watching Aadd9The Tide Roll Away      C                 Aadd9​
I'm Just SittCin' On The Dock Of The Bay. Wastin' Time D                 C        A​

Verse
I CLeft My Home In Georgia. HeE7aded For FThe 'Frisco Bay                       D7​
I've HCad Nothing To Live For. LoE7ok Like Nothin's Gonna FCome My Way                            D7​

Bridge
  C   Look LiGke NothingF's Gonna Change
  C    EverythiGng StillF Remains The Same
  C    I Can't Do GWhat Ten PeFople Tell Me To Do    C​
  A#  So I Guess I'll Remain The SGame, Yes

Verse
  CSittin' Here Resting My Bones. And This LoEneliness Won't LeaFve Me Alone                                D7​
It's TCwo Thousand Miles I Roamed. Just ETo Make This Dock My HomeF                                D7​

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

FAQ

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

The chords for (sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay are: C, C/G, E7, F, D, Aadd9, A, D7, G, A#, E

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: C, C/G, E7, F, D, Aadd9, A, D7, G, A#, E

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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