(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay (NYCGS Beginner Version)
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(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay (NYCGS Beginner Version) by Otis Redding is in E minor (estimated), around 104 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 0:58 (Acoustic guitar (steel)), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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