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Knockin' on Your Screen Door

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John Prine

Version
studio
published by
inthisworld
Tone
A-
A+
Slide
A -> La
Video
[Capo on 2]
Chords
	 
[Intro]
A
[Verse]
A D
I ain’t got nobody hangin’ ’round my doorstep.
A E
Ain’t got no loose change just a-hangin’ round my jeans.
A D
If you see somebody, would you send ’em over my way?
A E A
I could use some help here with a can of pork and beans.
[Verse]
A D
I once had a family, but they up and left me
A E
with nothin’ but an 8-track, another side of George Jones.
A D
I was in high cotton, just a bangin’ on my six string,
A E A
A-kickin’ at the trash can, walkin’ skin and bones.
[Chorus]
D A
I can see your back porch if I close my eyes now.
A E
I can hear the train tracks through the laundry on the line.
A D
I’m thinkin’ it’s your business, but you don’t got to answer
A E A
I’m knockin’ on your screen door in the summertime.
[Instrumental]
A D A E
[Verse]
A D
Everybody’s out there climbin’ on the trees now,
A E
Swingin’ in the breeze now, hanging on the vine.
A D
I’m dreamin’ ‘bout a sailboat. I don’t need a fur coat.
A E A
Underneath the dashboard, got some sweet potato wine.
[Chorus]
D A
I can see your back porch if I close my eyes now.
A E
I can hear the train tracks through the laundry on the line.
A D
I’m thinking it’s your business, but you don’t got to answer
A E A
I’m knockin’ on your screen door in the summertime.
A E A E A
I’m knockin’ on your screen door in the summertime.