Knock On Wood — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Knock On Wood" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(A)I (G)don’t wan na lose tious this good thing, ba by, but I can’t that I’ve got. you If got I me spin do 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, I she sees do 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

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
A
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Knock On Wood" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.