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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
D
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A
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Dm
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D

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Dm
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G
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D
D

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F
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D

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You don't

knock,

you don't knock, you just walk on in
G
G

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The door, the door to
D
D

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heaven's end

There's love, there's love and joy for you
A
A

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To share, to share the whole day through I know,
D
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Dm
Dm

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I know my friends are there
G
G

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D
D

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To rest, to rest in heaven's nest

You don't knock, ring, push or hold
G
G

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The door's wide open,
Dm
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D
D

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we're waiting for you

So you don't knock,
A
A

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D

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G
G

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D
D

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you just walk on in

I've walked life's winding road

Oh yeah
G
G

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Short to really slow
D
D

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Oh yeah

Traveled both night and day

Oh yeah
A
A

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So tired I could hardly breathe
Dm
Dm

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Yeah
D
D

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She's my light, my guide

Oh yeah
G
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D
D

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Ever by my side

Oh yeah

So I'm walkin',
A
A

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I'm knockin' in the heaven with pride

Oh, you don't knock, you don't knock,

you just walk on in
G
G

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The door, to heaven is in

There's love, there's love and joy for you
A
A

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To share, to share the whole day through
D
D

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I know, I know my friends have asked
G
G

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To rest, to rest in the heavenly nest
D
D

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You don't knock, ring, push or hold
G
G

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D
D

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The door's wide open, waitin' for you
A
A

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So you don't knock,
G
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A

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D
D

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you just walk on in
G
G

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I have no need to fear, it's ever near
D
D

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He'll know my work was true,
A
A

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Dm
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so glad the day is through
D
D

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It wasn't for me to stay,
G
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didn't think I'd make my way

So I'm walking, I'm knocking into heaven,
A
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D
D

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goodbye

You don't knock, you don't knock,

you just walk on in
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The door, the door to
D
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heaven's door

There's love, there's love and joy for you
A
A

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To share, to share the hope is true
D
D

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I know, I know my friends are there
G
G

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D
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To rest, to rest in the heaven's nest

You don't knock, rain, push or hold
G
G

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D
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The door's wide open waiting for you

So you don't knock,
C
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you just walk on in
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • Dm

  • G

  • F

  • C

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Don't Knock by The Staple Singers is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Don't Knock are Eb, Bb, Ebm, Ab, Gb, Db.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, Ebm, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Don't Knock is approximately 171 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Don't Knock using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Don't Knock. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Staple Singers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Don't Knock to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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