“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” is a song co-written by soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper. It was recorded by Redding twice in 1967, including once just days before his death in a plane crash. Sitting-On-The-Dock-Of-The-Bay Verses Barre chords are used in the original recording. With Barre Chords… Using Open Chords…