I'll Come Knocking
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C#m A
When you want me, I'll come knocking
A D A
At your door, at your door
E/G# Bm
One of these days now you'll be rocking
A D A
You'll be rocking in my arms once more
A A/G F#m
But I'm late again, I'm late again, I'm late again
A D A/C# Bm
Show me a wonder that you can't be sure of
E Bm D
Now it's wait again, it's wait again, it's wait again
A D A/C# Bm A
Show me a picture of the one you love
C#m A
When you want me, I'll come knocking
A D A
At your door, at your door
E/G# Bm
One of these days now you'll be rocking
A D A
You'll be rocking in my arms once more
|A |A/G |F#m |F#m |A |A |D A/C# |Bm |
|E |Bm |D |D |A |A |D A/C# |Bm A |A |
A A/G F#m
But it was Christmas time, it was Easter time, it was Summer time
A D A/C# Bm
Sail away, sail away to your daddy's garden
E Bm D
Now it's Winter time, it's Winter time, it's Winter time
A D A/C# Bm A
And it's much too late to ask your pardon
C#m A
When you want me, I'll come knocking
A D A
At your door, at your door
E/G# Bm
One of these days now you'll be rocking
A D A D E A
You'll be rocking in my arms once more
How to play I'll Come Knocking
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.