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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Knock Three Times" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Knock Three Times" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Knock Three Times" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Knock Three Times"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Knock Three Times" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Knock Three Times"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Knock Three Times" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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