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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Knock On Wood" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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.
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About “Knock On Wood”
- Can I play "Knock On Wood" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Knock On Wood" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Knock On Wood" by Eddie Floyd played in?
- Knock On Wood is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Knock On Wood"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Knock On Wood" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Knock On Wood"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Knock On Wood"?
- "Knock On Wood" was originally performed by Eddie Floyd. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Knock On Wood"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, B, D, E, E7, F#, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Eddie Floyd can I play here?
- Try "I'VE NEVER FOUND A GIRL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Knock On Wood"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Knock On Wood" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Knock On Wood"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Knock On Wood" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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