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(Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay chords by
Eric Andersen
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Key: Gb major•
Verse 1
D
D

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F#
F#
2

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Sitting in the morning sun,
G
G

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I'll be sitting when the
E
E

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evening comes
D
D

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F#
F#
2

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Watchin' the ships roll in
G
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E
E

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And I watch them roll away again
D
D

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I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
B
B
2

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D
D

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Watchin' the tides roll away
B
B
2

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D
D

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E
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Ooh, sittin' on the dock of a bay,
D
D

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B
B
2

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wasted time
D
D

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F#
F#
2

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I left my home in Georgia,
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E
E

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headed for the Frisco Bay
D
D

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F#
F#
2

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I had nothing to live for,
G
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and I guess nothing's
E
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gonna come my way.
D
D

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Well, I'm just sitting on the
B
B
2

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dock of the bay,
D
D

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watching the tides roll away.
B
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2

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D
D

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Ooh, sittin' on the dock all day
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B
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2

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Wastin' time
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G
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Looks like nothing's

gonna change
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Everything still remains the same
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D
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I can't do what ten people tell me to,
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so I guess I'll remain the same
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F#
F#
2

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Sitting here, resting my bones,
G
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and this loneliness won't leave me alone
E
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D
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Oh, two thousand miles I roam
F#
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2

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G
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E
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Just to make this dock my home
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D

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I'm just sitting on the dock of the hay
B
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2

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D
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B
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Watching the tides roll away
D
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E
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Sittin' on the dock off the hill,
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B
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2

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B
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a waste of time
D
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B
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B
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Chords

  • D

  • F#

    2

  • G

  • E

  • B

    2

  • A

  • C

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

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

The original key of (Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay by Eric Andersen is Gb major.

What are the main chords for (Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay?

The primary chords used in (Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay are Gb, Bb, Cb, Ab, Eb, Db.

Do I need a capo to play (Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is (Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Bb, Cb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of (Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay?

The tempo of (Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay is approximately 86 beats per minute.

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