Other arrangements of Knock On Wood
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
2 people have learned this song
Read "Knock On Wood" by Eddie Floyd in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Knock On Wood”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Knock On Wood"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Knock On Wood" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
More piano songs by Eddie Floyd
See all Eddie Floyd songs →More songs you might like
I'VE NEVER FOUND A GIRL
Eddie Floyd
UPSIDE DOWN
Diana Ross
Heaven
John Legend
STAY WITH ME TONIGHT
Jeffrey Osbourne
BABY
Dinah Washington
HE'S MISSTRA KNOW IT ALL
Stevie Wonder
BACK IN MY ARMS AGAIN
The Supremes
AIN'T NOBODY
Chaka Khan
Lovely Day
Bill Withers
DIFFERENCES
Ginuwine
SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY
Donna Summer
YOU DON'T KNOW ME
Ray Charles