Is "Knock On Wood" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Knock On Wood"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Knock On Wood" use?

Just 9 chords: A, A7, B, D, E, E7, F#, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Eddie Floyd songs work for kids?

Try "I'VE NEVER FOUND A GIRL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Knock On Wood

· by Eddie Floyd

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Lyrics

(A)I (G)don’t wan na lose tious this good thing, ba by, but I can’t that I’ve got.

you got me spin now, I will sure ly, I got to, I got to lose a a lot.

’Cause your love

is bet ter

than an y love I know.

It’s like thun der,

light ning;

the way you love me is fright ’ning.

I think I bet ter (E)knock knock knock knock knock on wood.

(A)I’m (G)not sup er sti cret a bout you, ba by, but is my take no chance.

If Yes, she sees ning, I to spin ning, I ba by, I ba by; I’m in a trance.

’Cause your love

is bet ter

than an y love I know.

It’s like thun der,

light ning;

the way you love me is fright ’ning.

I think I bet ter (E)knock knock knock knock knock on wood.

(A)I’m (G)not sup er

Ain’t no

Knock On Wood by Eddie Floyd — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Knock On Wood” by Eddie Floyd in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to work on your left-hand pedal bass in A — you'll hold or repeat that root note while your right hand navigates nine distinct chords, which is more harmonic variety than you might expect from a classic R&B groove. At 120 BPM the tempo is moderate but the real challenge is keeping your rhythm steady through the chromatic walk-ups involving F#, G, and G# before landing on A, so isolate that passage slowly and get your fingering clean before you speed up. Your right hand will shift between major and dominant seventh shapes (A to A7, E to E7), and those quick chord-quality changes need to feel automatic — drill them hands-separate until the voicings are in your muscle memory. Start at about 80 BPM, loop the verse progression until it grooves without tension in your wrists, then bump the tempo up in small increments. The syncopated push on beat four trips up nearly everyone the first few times, so count aloud. Once this clicks, you'll have a solid foundation for playing soulful, rhythm-driven pop-rock with confidence.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Knock On Wood" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Knock On Wood"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Knock On Wood" use?: Just 9 chords: A, A7, B, D, E, E7, F#, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Eddie Floyd songs work for kids?: Try "I'VE NEVER FOUND A GIRL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.