Knock On Wood - Song Lyrics

  • Written by Eddie Floyd & Steve Cropper
  • The song was written in the Lorraine Motel, the same motel where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated some two years later
  • Originally performed by Eddie Floyd (born 6/25/35 in Montgomery Alabama, raised in Detroit)
  • The song went to #6 on the Top 40 charts in 1966.  It also hit #1 on the R&B charts
  • It was his first of three Top 40 hits
  • The song also charted in 1967 with a remake by Otis & Carla, reaching # 30 on the charts
  • In 1974 it was recorded live in concert by David Bowie. The single did not chart in the US, but reached #10 in the UK
  • The song was remade yet again in 1979 by 23 year old Washington DC native Amii Stewart, who rode the disco version of the tune all the way to #1

A sample of this song as performed by Oracle is available by clicking on either of the links below.  The RealAudio file will stream to your computer rather quickly assuming you have the RealAudio player installed.  The MP3 file must download completely first, but is of a higher audio quality.
   
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I don't want to lose you, this good thing
That I got
'Cause if I do
I will surely,
Surely lose a lot.
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know.
It's like thunder, and lightning,
The way you love me is frightening.
You better knock, knock on wood, baby.

I'm not superstitious about ya
But I can't take no chance.
I got me spinnin', baby,
You know I'm in a trance.
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know.
It's like thunder and lightning,
The way you love me is frightening.
You better knock, knock on wood, baby.

It's no secret about it,
That woman is my loving cup
'Cause she sees to it
That I get enough.
Just one touch from here,
You know it means so much.
It's like thunder and lightning,
The way you love me is frightening.
You better knock, knock on wood, baby.

You better knock, knock, knock on wood ...

Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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