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Knock On Wood Lyrics by Otis Redding, Carla Thomas

King & Queen

1967

[Verse 1: Otis Redding & Carla Thomas]
I don't wanna lose
This good thing, baby
That I got If I do, now
I would surely, yeah
I got to, I got to lose a lot
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know

[Chorus: Otis Redding & Carla Thomas]
I said it's like thunder
It's like lightning
The way you love me is frightenin'
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood

[Post-Chorus: Otis Redding]
Alright now
Got to tell you 'bout it now
Help them, Carla

[Verse 2: Carla Thomas & Otis Redding]
I'm not superstitious (About what?)
About you (About what?)
But I can't take no chance
You got me spinning, spinning
Baby, I'm in a trance
'Cause your love is better, honey
I tell you it's definitely better than anything I know

[Chorus: Otis Redding & Carla Thomas]
I said it's like thunder
Lightning
The way you love me is frightenin'
I think I better knock, knock, knock, knock on wood

[Post-Chorus: Otis Redding]
Alright, tell you 'bout it now

[Bridge: Otis Redding & Carla Thomas]
I don't see that woman - talkin' about Carla
To feel my loving come up
You got me seeing - she can really see that
That that that I can't get enough now
Otis, just one touch from you, baby
You know it means so much

[Chorus: Otis Redding & Carla Thomas]
I said it's like thunder
It's like lightning, got to know
The way you love me is frightenin'
I think I better knock, knock, knock, knock on wood

[Outro: Otis Redding & Carla Thomas]
Tell you 'bout it now
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood

About “Knock On Wood” by Otis Redding

Read the complete lyrics to "Knock On Wood" by Otis Redding, Carla Thomas from the album "King & Queen" in 1967. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B, Soul.

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"Knock On Wood" is credited to Otis Redding, Carla Thomas. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Knock On Wood" appears on "King & Queen" in 1967.

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