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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Knock On Wood" by Eddie Floyd in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Knock On Wood" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Knock On Wood" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Knock On Wood"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Knock On Wood" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Knock On Wood"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Knock On Wood" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
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