I Hear You Knocking
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[Intro ]
|{D} D7 | G G7 | D D7 | A A7 |
[Verso 1]
D
You went away and left me long time ago
Now you come back knocking on my door
[Refrão]
G
I hear you knocking
D D7
But you can't come in
G
I hear you knocking
A A7
Go back where you been
[Verso 2]
D
I begged you not to go but you said goodbye
Now you come back telling all your lies
[Refrão]
G
I hear you knocking
D D7
But you can't come in
G
I hear you knocking
A A7
Go back where you been
[Verso 3]
D
I told you way back in '52
I would never go with you
[Refrão]
G
I hear you knocking
D D7
But you can't come in
G
I hear you knocking
A A7
Go back where you been
Intro
|{D} D7 | G G7 | D D7 | A A7 |
[Verso 4]
D
You better go back to your used to be
Because your love's no good to me
[Refrão]
G
I hear you knocking
D
But you can't come in
G
I hear you knocking
D
Go back where you been
How to play I Hear You Knocking
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.