Who Can It Be Now?

by Men At Work

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Lyrics

Who can it be knock ing (D)at my door?

Make Go ’way,

don’t come ’round here (B)no more.

Can’t you see that it’s late at night?

I’m very tired

and I’m not feel (B)ing right.

I’ve All I wish is to (D)be a lone.

There’s Stay a way, with my don’t you in vade (B)my home.

I Best off here if you (D)hang out side.

Don’t come in;

I’ll on ly run (B)and hide.

(C#m)Who can it be now?

(Bsus)Who can it be now?

(C#m)Who can it be now?

(Bsus)Who can it be now?

Who can it be knock ing (D)at my door?

Make no sound,

tip toe a cross (B)the floor.

If he hears, he’ll it’s knock all day.

I’ll be trapped

and here I’ll have (B)to stay.

I’ve done no harm, I keep (D)to my self.

There’s noth ing wrong with my don’t state of men (B)tal health.

I like it here with my (D)child hood friend.

Here they come,

those feel ings run (B)a gain!

(C#m)Who can it be now?

(Bsus)Who can it be now?

(C#m)Who can it be now?

(Bsus)Who can it be now?

Is it the man come to (Bsus)take me a way?

Why do they fol low me?

It’s not the fu ture that (Bsus)I can see,

it’s just my fan ta sy.

(CN.C.)Ooh.

(B)Oh.

Who can it be now?

(B)Oh.

Who can it, who can it...

(B)Oh.

Who can it be now?

(B)Oh.

Who can it, who can it...

(A)Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Who Can It Be Now? by Men At Work — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men At Work 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 C# at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Who Can It Be Now?" 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 "Who Can It Be Now?"?
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.