In terms of chords and melody, I Sat By The Ocean is more complex than the typical song, having above average scores in Chord Complexity, Melodic Complexity, Chord-Melody Tension and Chord-Bass Melody.
I Sat By The Ocean has sections analyzed in the following keys: A♭ Mixolydian, and G♯ Minor. Click on the linked cheat sheets for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!