(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay

Otis Redding

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding, for Level 3 (intermediate) learners, with a focus on present continuous. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

Why do you think the singer left Georgia? What was he looking for?
What does 'wastin' time' mean in this song? Is it really wasted time?
Have you ever felt lonely in a new place? How did you deal with it?

A printable song worksheet for (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding, focusing on Present continuous. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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