Knock Three Times

by Tony Orlano & Dawn
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Knock Three Times" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Knock Three Times

Why does "Knock Three Times" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Knock Three Times".
What key is "Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlano & Dawn played in?
Knock Three Times is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Knock Three Times"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Knock Three Times" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Knock Three Times"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Knock Three Times"?
"Knock Three Times" was originally performed by Tony Orlano & Dawn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Knock Three Times"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, D, D7, Em7, G.
Is this real sheet music for "Knock Three Times"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Knock Three Times".
Can I see all the notes in "Knock Three Times"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.

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