While visiting Orlando – that seems a lifetime ago – I sang this song with Sheila. I mentioned that I didn’t know the original version of the song, but that a French version existed when I was a young kid and got all kinds of puzzled expressions from fellow American bloggers.
I now present to you the French version of Knock Three Times, called Trois P’tits Coups. Please note that this is not the original French signer, but he does a pretty good job and it’s the only version available on YouTube.
I totally expect you guys to learn this version, and next time we meet, we’ll sing it. Preferably after a few drinks.
Frenchising songs used to be a common thing in the province of Quebec. Many artists had their big break reprising / translating an American hit.






Easy!!! I had French lessons at school for 7 years! Hah! But I can’t sing for shit! So can I just lipsing?
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Ahhh! That is pure awesomeness right there, my friend! This is a little advanced, even for a person with Mad French Skillz like myself. But, I will work on it and we will rock out to this when we meet again!!
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Mon Dieu! I totally think I like the French version better.
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@Hilly: LOL! To me it sounds so cheesy…
I can’t believe Florida was less than 2 months ago. Anyway, I kinda like this version. But I have no hopes of even pretending to try to learn it!
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@Becky: Just have it play continuously in the background. Sooner than you think, you’ll be signing it like a pro!