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Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Bob Dylan

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
HoGo,D HooAm, HooG, DHoo,C Hoo

Verse
  G    Mama Take This BDadge Off Of Me        I CanAm't UseG It Anymore  D                 C​
  G    It's Getting DarDk, Too Dark To See          IAm FeelG I'm Knockin On HeDaven's Door                      C​

Hook
  G    Knock, Knock, Knockin'D On Heaven's Door                Am​
  G    Knock, Knock, Knockin'D On Heaven's Door                 C​
  G    Knock, Knock, Knockin'D On Heaven's Door                Am​
  G    Knock, Knock, Knockin'D On Heaven's Door                 C​

Verse 2
  G    Mama Put My GunDs In The Ground        I AmCan't ShooGt Them AnymoreD                           C​
  G    That Long Black Cloud Is DComin' Down        I FeelAm I'm GKnockin' On Heaven'Ds Door                           C​

Ending (fade)
HoGo,D HooAm, HooG, DHoo,C Hoo
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?

The chords for Knockin' On Heaven's Door are: G, D, Am, C

What is the original key of Knockin' On Heaven's Door?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Knockin' On Heaven's Door?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Knockin' On Heaven's Door in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Knockin' On Heaven's Door be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Knockin' On Heaven's Door on ukulele?

Chord Knockin' On Heaven's Door can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Knockin' On Heaven's Door?

Knockin' On Heaven's Door uses 4 chords: G, D, Am, C

What is the easiest way to play Knockin' On Heaven's Door?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Knockin' On Heaven's Door released in?

Knockin' On Heaven's Door was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Knockin' On Heaven's Door to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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