Knock Three Times - Johnny Rivers

Knock Three Times

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Intro: G
 
#1.
D G
When someone has left you blue, and you
 
don't know what to do.
C
Or when your love life goes astray, and
Gm G
you're restless night and day.
D Bm D Em
Join a lonely heart, my friend.......knock
G C G
three times and come on in.
 
#2.
C Bb G
When your blues are here to stay, every hour,
 
every day.
Em C G
And your dreams all fade away, and your heart
 
has got to pay.
D G D Em
Oh, join a lonely heart, my friend.......knock
G C G
three times and come on in.
 
Bridge:
 
G C
When you have no more tears to cry, and you
Em G
can't smile, although you try.
C G C Em C
And if you're lonesome as can be.....and you need
G
some sympathy.
D Em D
Just join a lonely heart, my friend, knock three
G
times and come on in.
 
#3.
G C
When you have no more tears to cry, and you
Em G
can't smile, although you try.
C G C Em C
And if you're lonesome as can be.....and you need
G
some sympathy.
D Em D
Just join a lonely heart, my friend, knock three
G
times and come on in.
 
OUTRO:
D G D Em D
Join a lonely heart my friend..knock three times
G
and come on in.

How to play Knock Three Times

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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