Knocking On Wood
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[Intro]
A | C#7 | F#m | E7 x2
[Verse 1]
A C#7
Count up your worth
F#m E7
'Cause I don't think you know it yet
A C#7
I'm shit with my words
F#m E7
It's ok if you don't believe me
A C#7
I'm the rock in your shoe
F#m E7 A
I shouldn't mean that much to you
C#7 F#m E7
But somehow I do
[Chorus]
A C#7
And when you get where you're goin
F#m E7
I know I won't be there to watch
A C#7
It's so sweet the way you hate me
F#m E7
But you won't ever say it out loud
[Verse 2]
A | C#7 | F#m | E7 x2
A C#7
Now I'm a person that I hate
F#m E7
Hanging out with
A C#7
Changing my mind everyday
F#m E7
Like it's an outfit
A C#7
So go on and talk shit
F#m E7
Cause I'm unhappy at best
A C#7 F#m E7
And nothing will ever work out for me in the end
[Chorus]
A C#7
And when you get where you're goin
F#m E7
I know I won't be there to watch
A C#7
It's so sweet the way you hate me
F#m E7
But you won't ever say it out loud
[Outro]
A C#7
And when you get where you're goin
F#m E7
I know I won't be there to watch
A C#7
And I know soon you'll fucking hate me
F#m E7
But right now I'm knocking on wood
A C#7
Right now, I'm knocking on wood
F#m E7
Right now, I'm knocking on wood
A C#7 F#m E7
I'm knocking on wood
How to play Knocking On Wood
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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.