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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Knock On Wood" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Knock On Wood" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Knock On Wood" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Knock On Wood" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Knock On Wood" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Knock On Wood"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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