Can't Stop the Pop stated that Marlin's "ability to craft a track with so many layers and shades of grey was impressive and Sitting Down Here was the perfect showcase of that, at the very least." Håkon Moslet from Norwegian newspaper
Dagbladet noted the song as "smooth [and] radio-friendly" in his review of
Playing My Game. Geir Rakvaag from
Dagsavisen wrote that the song, with "
Unforgivable Sinner" and "
Where I'm Headed" are the "most earcatching" songs of the album. Terje Carlsen from
Fredrikstad Blad said it is "immaculate". Pia M. Isaksen from
Moss Dagblad was less enthustiastic, calling it "traditional folk" with a "nice" melody. Kjell Nordeng from
Nordlands Framtid wrote in his review, that "Sitting Down Here" and "Unforgivable Sinner" are the "cream of the crop" of the album. Pop Rescue noted the song as a "gentle acoustic guitar meandering", adding that "this song is catchy, it feels summery and light. The guitars are delicate, and the bass line gently prods it along." ==Track listings==