What key is "Knock Three Times" in?

"Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlano & Dawn is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Knock Three Times" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Knock Three Times" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Knock Three Times"?

This arrangement of "Knock Three Times" uses 6 chords: A, A7, D, D7, Em7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Knock Three Times" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(D)Hey, girl, what cha do in’ down there

danc in’ a lone ev ’ry night while I live right a (A7)bove you?

I can hear your mu sic play in’,

how I can feel your bod y sway in’.

and One floor be low me, you don’t e ven know me, I a (D)love you.

Oh, my dar lin’, (G)knock three times on the ceil ing if you (D)want me;

(A7)twice on the pipe

if the an swer is (D)no.

Oh, my sweet ness, (G)(Knock)

means you’ll meet me in the (D)hall way;

(A7)twice on the pipe

means you ain’t gon na (A)show.

If (D)you look out your win dow to night,

pull in the string with the note that’s at tached to my (A7)heart.

you?

Read how man y times I saw you,

how in my si lence I a dore you,

and on ly in my dreams did that wall be tween us come a (D)part.

you.

Oh, my dar lin’, (G)knock three times on the ceil ing if you (D)want me;

(A7)twice on the pipe

if the an swer is (D)no.

Oh, my sweet ness, (G)(Knock)

means you’ll meet me in the (D)hall way;

(A7)twice on the pipe

means you ain’t gon na (A)show.

If Oh, my dar lin’, (A)show.

Knock Three Times by Tony Orlano & Dawn

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Knock Three Times”

What key is "Knock Three Times" in?: "Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlano & Dawn is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Knock Three Times" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Knock Three Times" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Knock Three Times"?: This arrangement of "Knock Three Times" uses 6 chords: A, A7, D, D7, Em7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Knock Three Times" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.