Choose a version
Compare every playable arrangement, then open the exact version that has the parts you need.
Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 2:40
About this song
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay (take 2) by Otis Redding is in G major (estimated), around 105 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 2:40 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Acoustic bass, Trumpet, Trombone, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
Difficulty by instrument
How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.
Song structure
The shape of the recording — tap a section to jump the player there.
About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
More from Otis Redding
Pain in My Heart · 6 versions · G major · 104 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsPain in My Heart · 4 versions · G major · 104 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsOtis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul · 5 versions · A major · 74 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsPain in My Heart · 3 versions · A# major · 96 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrums3 versions · C major · 136 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsOtis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul · 1 version · C major · 102 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrums
Similar songs
More soul songs with a related key or comparable tempo.
Luther Vandross2 versions · G major · 200 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsFour Tops1 version · G major · 125 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsStevie Wonder1 version · G major · 98 BPM
KeysDrumsIke & Tina Turner1 version · G major · 165 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsFour Tops1 version · G major · 120 BPM
BassKeysOtherDrumsSam Cooke2 versions · G major · 90 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrums