Now playing

I Hear You Knocking

Chords

4.362 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Written by: Dave Bartholomew
cover by Dave Edmunds released in 1970
Baug   2-4-2-4-3
   or  x-x-4-4-3
[Intro]
|  F#|  A|  E|     E   B|
[Verse 1]
You Ewent away and left me long time ago
sn' Enow you're knocking on my door
I hear you Aknocking
But you can't come Ein
I hear you Aknocking
Go back where you Bbeen
[Verse 2]
I Ebegged you not to go but you said goodbye
ENow you're telling me all your lies
I hear you Aknocking
But you can't come Ein
I hear you Aknocking
Go back where you Bbeen
[Solo]
|  E| % | % | % |
|  A| % |  E| % |
|  F#|  A|  B|     B   Baug|
[Verse 3]
You Ebetter get back to your used to be
'Cause Eyour kind of love ain't good for me
I hear you Aknocking
But you can't come Ein
I hear you Aknocking
Go back where you Bbeen
[Verse 4]
I Etold you way back in '52
That EI would never go with you
I hear you Aknocking
But you can't come Ein
I hear you F#knocking
                  A|  B|     B   Baug|
 Go back where you been
[Outro]
|  E| % | % | % |
|  A| % |  E| % |
(fade out)

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

I Hear You Knocking

by Dave Edmunds

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Baug

Written by: Dave Bartholomew

cover by Dave Edmunds released in 1970

Baug 2-4-2-4-3

or x-x-4-4-3

[Intro]

F# A E E B

| | | | |

[Verse 1]

You went away and left me long time ago

sn' now you're knocking on my door

I hear you knocking

But you can't come in

I hear you knocking

Go back where you been

[Verse 2]

I begged you not to go but you said goodbye

Now you're telling me all your lies

I hear you knocking

But you can't come in

I hear you knocking

Go back where you been

[Solo]

| | % | % | % |

A E

| | % | | % |

F# A B B Baug

| | | | |

[Verse 3]

You better get back to your used to be

'Cause your kind of love ain't good for me

I hear you knocking

But you can't come in

I hear you knocking

Go back where you been

[Verse 4]

I told you way back in '52

That I would never go with you

I hear you knocking

But you can't come in

I hear you knocking

A B B Baug

| | |

Go back where you been

[Outro]

| | % | % | % |

A E

| | % | | % |

(fade out)

About I Hear You Knocking Chords by Dave Edmunds

Learn how to play I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Hear You Knocking chords”, “I Hear You Knocking guitar chords”, or “Dave Edmunds I Hear You Knocking chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy I Hear You Knocking chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Hear You Knocking lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Baug, F#, A, E, B.

FAQ — I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds

How do I play "I Hear You Knocking" by Dave Edmunds on guitar?

Open the free chords for "I Hear You Knocking" by Dave Edmunds on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "I Hear You Knocking" by Dave Edmunds free?

Yes. The chords for "I Hear You Knocking" by Dave Edmunds are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "I Hear You Knocking" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "I Hear You Knocking" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "I Hear You Knocking"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "I Hear You Knocking" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "I Hear You Knocking" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "I Hear You Knocking" by Dave Edmunds with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dave Edmunds below.

What key is "I Hear You Knocking" in?

The chords for "I Hear You Knocking" show the original chord names (including Baug, F#, A, E, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.