Knocando
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verse 1
E C#m
I had a glass of Knockando
A B E
Ah yes I really did
E C#m
the flames that lived, they were blue
A B E
as they recalled the red
E C#m A B
Had a glass of Knockando
C#m A B
This is what I said
E C#m A E E B E
You are the fire, the spirit fire, your soul is burning good
E C#m A E
can you hear the cracklin' fire
E B E
of the old pine wood
verse 2
E C#m
Now everywhere that I may roam
A B E
I'm greiving all the while
E C#m
from the valley where I longst to be
A B E
I wander in exile
E C#m A B
Had a glass of Knockando
C#m A B
This is what I said
E C#m A E E B E
You are the fire, the spirit fire, your soul is burning good
E C#m A E
can you hear the cracklin' heart
E B E
of the old pine wood
verse 3
E C#m
No can do what I dream of
A B E
in the dark and bloody ground
E C#m
No can do good for you
A B E
I'll see you all around
E C#m A B
Had a glass of Knockando
C#m A B
This is what I said
E C#m A E E B E
You are the fire, the spirit fire, your soul is burning good
E C#m A E
can you hear the cracklin' heart
E B E
of the old pine wood
verse 4
E C#m
Go ye to the little black hill
A B E
go again you will
E C#m
enough for me, enough for you
A B E
and a glass of Knockando
E C#m A B
Had a glass of Knockando
C#m A B
This is what I said
E C#m A E E B E
You are the fire, the spirit fire, your soul is burning good
E C#m A E
can you hear the cracklin' heart
E B E
of the old pine wood
How to play Knocando
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.