You Don't Knock [Live]
New Grass Revival · Grass Roots: The Best Of New Grass Revival [2005]
)You just walk on in. The door (the door)
into heaven's inn.
There's love (there's love) and joy for you to share
(to share) the whole day
through.
I know (I know) my friends are there to rest
(to rest) in the heaven's nest.
You don't knock, ring, punch a hole.
The door's wide open a-waitin' for your
soul. You don't knock just walk on in.
I've walked life's winding road (Oh,
yeah!) 'cause I'm tryin' to bear the load
(Oh, yeah!)
And I traveled both night and day.
(Oh, yeah!) So tired I could hardly pray
(Oh, yeah!)
Well, Jesus, my light and guide,
(Oh, yeah!) oh, He's ever by my side. (Oh,
yeah!)
So, I'm walkin', not a-knockin', into heaven with pride.
I'll have no need to fear. (Oh, yeah!) Well, He is ever near. (Oh, yeah!)
He'll know my work was true.
(Oh, yeah!) So glad the day is through. (Yeah!)
Well it wasn't for me to say.
(Oh, yeah!) I didn't think I'd make my way. (Oh,
yeah!)'
So, I'm walkin', not a-knockin', to heaven with pride.
Repeat first verse
You Don't Knock [Live]
New Grass Revival's 'You Don't Knock' stands as a defining track within their expansive catalog of folk-rock and country music. Recorded live, the song captures the band's signature blend of acoustic instrumentation and harmonious vocals that characterized their performances during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Featured on the compilation 'Grass Roots: The Best Of New Grass Revival,' this recording highlights the group's ability to deliver emotionally resonant storytelling through their signature sound. The track exemplifies the band's commitment to authentic songwriting and their enduring influence on the Americana genre, showcasing a musical style that remains distinct and highly regarded among fans of traditional roots music.