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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlano & Dawn: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Knock Three Times" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlano & Dawn. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Knock Three Times" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Knock Three Times" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.