title: I Sat by the Ocean
text: # I Sat by the Ocean
  
  "I Sat by the Ocean" is the second single by American rock band Queens of the Stone Age from their sixth studio album, ...Like Clockwork (2013). It was released on August 6, 2013, shortly after the band's performance at Lollapalooza music festival on August 4.
  
  On July 31, 2013, Queens of the Stone Age performed the song on the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, together with the first single from the album, "My God Is the Sun".
  
  ## Personnel
  
  Credits from the official Queens of the Stone Age website.
  
  * Josh Homme – lead vocals, guitar, slide guitar, shakers
  * Troy Van Leeuwen – guitar, claps
  * Dean Fertita – Wurly, piano, guitar, slide guitar
  * Michael Shuman – vocals, bass, tambourine
  * Joey Castillo – drums, claps
  
  ## Chart performance
  
  | Chart (2013) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Rock (Billboard) | 15 |
  | Finland Airplay (Radiosoittolista) | 70 |
  | UK Streaming (OCC) | 96 |
  | US Rock Airplay (Billboard) | 23 |
  | US Alternative Airplay (Billboard) | 15 |
  
  ## Certifications
  
  | Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
  | - | - | - |
  | Canada (Music Canada) | Gold | $40,000^‡$ |
  | $^‡$ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |||
  