The Band - Knockin’ Lost John: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Knockin’ Lost John" 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.
F#m A D A I went down to Duffy's bar with depression on my mind F#m A D A D A Just to blow off a little steam and try to unwind F#m A D A Times were getting tough with no relief in sight F#m A D A D A Last straw I lost my job, next straw your life C G D A Knock on knockin' lost John C G D A The Great Depression was going strong C G D A Hard times comin' on C G D A Long gone knockin' lost John Born on the south side, got my schoolin' at the pool hall Saturday night we get back to back, Sunday mornin', wall to wall Never seen nothing like it, people jumpin' out of windows and going mad That's not half as bad as losin' what you never had Chorus Back in 1929 it was livin' hell Crime was on the rise when the bottom fell Keepin' poverty pocket high upon the hill Back door you lock it, they'll break it still You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C  D  F#m  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 "Knockin’ Lost John" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Knockin’ Lost John" by The Band.