Knockin Boots
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verse 1
A
This truck needs a half tank
E
These wheels need a two-lane
F#m7
This radio needs three songs to play
D
To get me 'cross town to you
A
That dress needs to slip off
E
That hair needs to come down
F#m7
Friday nights need to do
D
What Friday nights need to do
N.C
That's the truth
[Refrão] A
Yeah, birds need bees and ice needs whiskey
E
Boys like me need the girls like you to kiss me
F#m7
"Fishin' in the Dark" needs Nitty Gritty
D
Under that pale moon
A
Sweet tea needs that sugar stirrin'
E
Small town nights need both ends burnin'
D
Shades need drawin', hearts need fallin'
N.C E
Boots need knockin', knockin' boots
A D
Knockin' boots, me and you, oh
verse 2
A
Long weeks need a weekend
E
Cheap drinks need a-slingin'
F#m7
That dance floor needs some me on you
D
And you want me tonight
A
Singalongs need to be sung
E
Tip bells need to be rung
F#m7
Last calls need a call that cab
D
And backseats need I want you so bad
[Refrão] A
Yeah, birds need bees and ice needs whiskey
E
Boys like me need the girls like you to kiss me
F#m7
"Fishin' in the Dark" needs Nitty Gritty
D
Under that pale moon
A
Sweet tea needs that sugar stirrin'
E
Small town nights need both ends burnin'
D
Shades need drawin', hearts need fallin'
N.C E
Boots need knockin', knockin' boots
A D
Knockin' boots, girl, me and you
Bridge
A
Doors need shuttin'
A
Lights need cuttin'
A
Lips need lockin'
A
Boots need knockin'
[Refrão] A
And birds need bees and ice needs whiskey
E
Boys like me need the girls like you to kiss me
F#m7
"Fishin' in the Dark" needs Nitty Gritty
D
Under that pale moon
A
Sweet tea needs that sugar stirrin'
E
Small town nights need both ends burnin'
D
Shades need drawin', hearts need fallin'
N.C A
Boots need knockin', knockin' boots
E F#m7
Mmm, knockin' boots, me and you, oh
D
Knockin' boots
How to play Knockin Boots
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 A. 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.