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Intermediate vocals sheet music for "Satisfaction" by Otis Redding, in E major at about 150 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Vocals Sheet Music for "Satisfaction" by Otis Redding

Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Satisfaction” by Otis Redding.

Satisfaction
Vocals Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The vocals part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genresoul · funk · blues
Moodgroovy · upbeat · energetic
Signatureclassic soul-funk groove with a bluesy edge
E major
Key
150
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
G
A7
B
A
E7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice with a soulful, slightly gritty timbre, delivering the lyrics with expressive phrasing and dynamic nuance
drums
tight, syncopated drum kit with crisp snare and hi-hat patterns
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
horn section
bright, punchy brass hits and melodic lines that accentuate the rhythm and add color
guitar
clean, rhythmic electric guitar comping with muted strums and occasional bluesy licks
organ
warm, sustained organ chords filling the harmonic space
Album & artist
ALBUM

Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul (1965)

Redding's third studio album, recorded almost entirely in a single day at Stax's Memphis studio, draws heavily on contemporary R&B covers, including three songs by Sam Cooke, alongside a handful of Redding originals. It captures the full range of his voice and stands as one of the most celebrated albums in soul history.

All of Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul
Artist

Otis Redding

Otis Redding was a singer and songwriter from Macon, Georgia, widely regarded as one of the defining voices in soul and rhythm and blues. He recorded for Stax Records through its Volt subsidiary and built a reputation for raw, emotionally direct performances. He died in a plane crash in December 1967, leaving behind a body of work that shaped soul music for decades.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Satisfaction" in?

"Satisfaction" by Otis Redding is in E major.

What is the tempo of "Satisfaction"?

"Satisfaction" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Satisfaction"?

The core progression is E, G, A7, B, A, and E7, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Satisfaction"?

The recording features drums, bass, guitar, organ, horn section, and vocals.

Can I get "Satisfaction" vocals sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "Satisfaction" by Otis Redding, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Satisfaction" vocals sheet music easy to play?

"Satisfaction" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 150 BPM in E major with 6 core chords, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Satisfaction" vocals sheet music?

Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "Satisfaction" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Satisfaction" on?

"Satisfaction" appears on Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul (1965).

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