Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding
Key: G · 103 BPM · 3/4
Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel: G-B-C-A. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | G-B-C-A |
| Capo 3 | E | E-G#-A-F# |
| Capo 5 | D | D-F#-G-E |
| Capo 7 | C | C-E-F-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 G
- 0:11 B
- 0:13 C
- 0:15 A
- 0:18 G
- 0:20 B
- 0:23 C
- 0:25 A
- 0:27 G
- 0:30 Em
- 0:32 G
- 0:34 Em
- 0:36 G
- 0:39 A
- 0:41 G
- 0:43 E
- 0:46 G
- 0:48 B
- 0:50 C
- 0:53 A
- 0:55 G
- 0:57 B
- 1:00 C
- 1:02 A
- 1:05 G
- 1:07 Em
- 1:09 G
- 1:11 Em
- 1:14 G
- 1:16 A
- 1:18 G
- 1:21 E
- 1:23 G
- 1:24 D
- 1:25 C
- 1:28 G
- 1:29 D
- 1:30 C
- 1:32 G
- 1:34 D
- 1:35 C
- 1:36 G
- 1:37 F
- 1:39 D
- 1:42 G
- 1:44 B
- 1:46 C
- 1:49 A
- 1:51 G
- 1:53 B
- 1:56 C
- 1:58 A
- 2:00 G
- 2:02 Em
- 2:05 G
- 2:07 Em
- 2:10 G
- 2:12 A
- 2:14 G
- 2:16 E
- 2:19 G
- 2:26 Em
- 2:28 G
- 2:35 Em
- 2:37 G
Frequently asked questions
What key is Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay in?
Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay is in G major.
What chords does Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay use?
The core of Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay cycles through G, B, C, A (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay?
Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay runs at 103 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay use?
Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay follows the I-vi-IV-V progression. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.
What capo should I use for Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.