Knockin' on Your Screen Door
John Prine
Version
published by
inthisworld
[Capo on 2]
[Intro]A[Verse]A DI ain’t got nobody hangin’ ’round my doorstep.A EAin’t got no loose change just a-hangin’ round my jeans.A DIf you see somebody, would you send ’em over my way?A E AI could use some help here with a can of pork and beans.[Verse]A DI once had a family, but they up and left meA Ewith nothin’ but an 8-track, another side of George Jones.A DI was in high cotton, just a bangin’ on my six string,A E AA-kickin’ at the trash can, walkin’ skin and bones.[Chorus]D AI can see your back porch if I close my eyes now.A EI can hear the train tracks through the laundry on the line.A DI’m thinkin’ it’s your business, but you don’t got to answerA E AI’m knockin’ on your screen door in the summertime.[Instrumental]A D A E[Verse]A DEverybody’s out there climbin’ on the trees now,A ESwingin’ in the breeze now, hanging on the vine.A DI’m dreamin’ ‘bout a sailboat. I don’t need a fur coat.A E AUnderneath the dashboard, got some sweet potato wine.[Chorus]D AI can see your back porch if I close my eyes now.A EI can hear the train tracks through the laundry on the line.A DI’m thinking it’s your business, but you don’t got to answerA E AI’m knockin’ on your screen door in the summertime.A E A E AI’m knockin’ on your screen door in the summertime.