I Hear You Knockin' Song Lyrics and Chords by Dwight Yoakam
I Hear You Knockin'
Recorded by Dwight Yoakam
Written by Jay D. Miller
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I hear you knockin' I hear you callin'
I hear you every time you say my name
But it's
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no use baby
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calling's all i
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No use to cryin' you done the lyin'
You tried to cheat baby you're to blame
Well it's
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no use baby
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cryin's all in
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I packed my
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suitcase bought my ticket
It won't be
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long and I'll be on my way
Cause I'm a
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leaving yeah I'm a leaving
And I'm
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goin' away to stay
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I hear you knockin' I hear you callin'
I hear you every time you say my name
But it's
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no use baby
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calling's all i
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I packed my
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suitcase bought my ticket
It won't be
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long and I'll be on my way
Cause I'm a
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leaving yeah I'm a leaving
And I'm
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goin' away to stay
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I hear you knockin' I hear you callin'
I hear you every time you say my name
But it's
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no use baby
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calling's all i
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FAQ
Who sang the the song I Hear You Knockin'?
- The song I Hear You Knockin' was sang by Dwight Yoakam.
Who is Dwight Yoakam?
- Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, known for his pioneering style of country music. First becoming popular in the mid-1980s, Yoakam has recorded more than 20 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 30 million records. He has recorded five Billboard No. 1 albums, twelve gold albums, and nine platinum albums, including the triple-platinum This Time.
In addition to his many achievements in the performing arts, he is also the most frequent musical guest in the history of The Tonight Show.
