Knock Knock, Trick Or Treat? – English Lyrics

• By: Super Simple Songs

Lyrics & Translation

Learn about Halloween traditions with the fun and catchy song "Knock Knock, Trick Or Treat?"! This song is a great way for young learners to practice asking "Who are you?" and to learn the names of popular Halloween costumes in English. Its simple and repetitive nature makes it perfect for singing along and building vocabulary in a playful way.

[English]

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a ghost

I'm a little ghost

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a ghost

I'm a little ghost

Woooooo...

Woooooo...

Woooooo...

Woooooo...

Woooooo!

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a cowboy

I'm a little cowboy

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a cowboy

I'm a little cowboy

Yee-haw!

Hyaa!

Hyaa!

Yee-haw!

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a witch

I'm a little witch

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a witch

I'm a little witch

Hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee

Hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee hee

A ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Hee hee hee hee hee hee hee

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a monster

I'm a little monster

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a monster

I'm a little monster

Grrrr

Grrrr

Grrrr!

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a ballerina

A little ballerina

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a ballerina

A little ballerina

1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3, 4

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a pirate

I'm a little pirate

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Who are you?

I'm a pirate

I'm a little pirate

Arrr

Arrr!

Ahoy ye mateys

Arrr...ye scallywags

Arrr

Shiver me timbers

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

Knock knock, trick or treat?

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

Arrr!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
knock /nɒk/ A2	verb - to strike a surface sharply and noisily noun - an act of striking something sharply and noisily
trick /trɪk/ A2	noun - an act of deception or cunning verb - to deceive or outwit someone
treat /triːt/ A2	noun - something delightful or enjoyable verb - to behave towards someone in a specified way
ghost /ɡoʊst/ A2	noun - the spirit of a dead person
little /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ A1	adjective - small in size
cowboy /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/ A2	noun - a man who herds and tends cattle
witch /wɪtʃ/ A2	noun - a woman thought to have magical powers
monster /ˈmɒnstə(r)/ A2	noun - a frightening creature
ballerina /ˌbæləˈriːnə/ B1	noun - a female ballet dancer
pirate /ˈpaɪrət/ A2	noun - a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
Halloween /ˌhæləˈwiːn/ A2	noun - the night of October 31, celebrated especially by children dressing in costumes and asking for candy
matey /ˈmeɪti/ B2	noun - (especially among sailors) friend, companion
shiver /ˈʃɪvər/ B1	verb - to shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited. noun - a shaking movement
timber /ˈtɪmbər/ B2	noun - wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.

Key Grammar Structures

• Who are you?

  ➔ Interrogative sentence with 'who' to ask about someone's identity.

  ➔ The question uses the auxiliary word 'are' to form a *be* verb question, in *present tense*.

• I'm a ghost.

  ➔ Use of the contraction 'I'm' for 'I am', forming a simple present tense statement.

  ➔ 'I'm' is a *contraction* of 'I am', commonly used in spoken and written English for simplicity.

• Hee hee hee hee hee

  ➔ Onomatopoeic expression representing laughter; informal way to convey amusement.

  ➔ This is an *onomatopoeic* phrase used in music and speech to imitate the sound of laughter or joy.

• Yee-haw!

  ➔ Interjection used to express excitement or cheerfulness, especially associated with cowboys.

  ➔ 'Yee-haw!' is an *interjection* that conveys enthusiasm, often in a Western or cowboy context.

• Happy Halloween

  ➔ Use of the adjective 'Happy' to describe a festive occasion, forming a common greeting.

  ➔ The phrase combines the *adjective* 'Happy' with a noun *Halloween* to express good wishes for the holiday.