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Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay Chords by Otis Redding

The article is about sitting on the dock of the bay chords. “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” is a song co-written by soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper. It was released in January, 8, 1968. In the article, we will give you the chords of this song and guide you on how to play it on guitar.

Track Info

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay Chords By Otis Redding
  • Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
  • Artist: Otis Redding
  • Writers: Steve Cropper, Otis Redding
  • Producers: Steve Cropper
  • Album: The Dock of the Bay

Chords Info

  • Tuning E A D G B E
  • Key G
  • Capo No capo
  • Chord used G E B7 C A D F

G

Verse 1

GSittin’ in the mornin’ B7sun

I’ll be Csittin’ when the evenin’ Acome

GWatching the ships roll B7in

And then I Cwatch ’em roll away aAgain, yeah

Chorus

I’m Gsittin’ on the dock of the Ebay

Watching the Gtide roll aEway

Ooh, I’m just Gsittin’ on the dock of the Abay

Wastin’ GtimEe

Verse 2

I Gleft my home in B7Georgia

CHeaded for the ‘Frisco Abay

‘Cause GI’ve had nothing to B7live for

And look like Cnothin’s gonna come my Away

Chorus

So I’m just gonna Gsit on the dock of the Ebay

Watching the Gtide roll aEway

Ooh, I’m Gsittin’ on the dock of the Abay

Wastin’ GtimEe

Bridge

G Look Dlike Cnothing’s gonna Gchange

GEveryDthing still reCmains the Gsame

GI can’t Ddo what Cten people Gtell me to do

F So I guess I’ll reDmain the same, yes

Verse 3

GSittin’ here resting my B7bones

And this Cloneliness won’t leave me aAlone

It’s Gtwo thousand miles I B7roamed

Just to Cmake this dock my Ahome

Chorus

Now, I’m just gonna Gsit at the dock of the Ebay

Watching the Gtide roll aEway

Ooh-wee, I’m Gsittin’ on the dock of the Abay

Wastin’ GtimEe

Outro

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Above are the Sitting on the Dock of the Bay chords and lyrics by Otis Redding. Pick up your guitar, tune it properly, and practice playing the song by following these guides. We hope this tab sounds right to you. Have fun!