Foreigner - Headknocker: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Headknocker" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

             A
He drives a 57 coupe, walks with a stoop,
 F#m
swears James Dean isn't dead.
        A
He's a dedicated rocker, a real headknocker,
      F#m
don't look at his lady again.
 D
'Cause if he catches you messin'
B
He's gonna teach you a lesson.
A                     F#m
Don't make me say it again

Chorus:
           A            E
Headknocker, headknocker
       F#m          G       D
You're comin' on strong, a real showstopper.
A          E    F#m           G
Headknocker He might like to fight
B
but boy does he love to play.

A     F#m
(oooh,   headknocker, headknocker)
A     F#m
(oooh,   headknocker)

He's got an old fender strat
Plays behind his back
While he sings out Louie, Louie
He's a backseat mauler
A barroom brawler
I think he's going to blacken your eye
If that don't teach you a lesson
Might show you his Smith & Wesson
Don't let me say it again

Chorus

A     F#m
(oooh,    headknocker, headknocker)
A     F#m
(oooh,     headknocker)
A     F#m
(oooh,    headknocker, headknocker)
A     F#m
(oooh,     headknocker)
A     F#m
(oooh,    headknocker, headknocker)
A     F#m
(oooh,     headknocker)


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

B

Guitar chord B

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

F#m

Guitar chord F#m

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Headknocker" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Headknocker" by Foreigner.