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Knockin' on Heaven's Door Chords 2026 Easy to Play

“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” by Bob Dylan is played in the key of G and uses the chords G, D and Am. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This folk song from 2026 comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.

Chords:GDAm

Chords for Knockin' on Heaven's Door

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyFolk
G
3
90
Verse
 Mama, Gtake this badge off of Dme
 I can't Amuse it anymore
 It's getting Gdark, too dark to Dsee
 I feel I'm Amknockin' on heaven's Gdoor
Chorus
 Knock, Gknock, knockin' on Dheaven's door
 Knock, Amknock, knockin' on Gheaven's door
 Knock, Gknock, knockin' on Dheaven's door
 Knock, Amknock, knockin' on Gheaven's door
Verse
 Mama, Gput my guns in the Dground
 I can't Amshoot them anymore
 That long black Gcloud is comin' Ddown
 I feel I'm Amknockin' on heaven's Gdoor
Chorus
 Knock, Gknock, knockin' on Dheaven's door
 Knock, Amknock, knockin' on Gheaven's door
 Knock, Gknock, knockin' on Dheaven's door
 Knock, Amknock, knockin' on Gheaven's door
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Knockin' on Heaven's Door — FAQ

What key is “Knockin' on Heaven's Door” in?

“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” by Bob Dylan is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords are used in “Knockin' on Heaven's Door”?

“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” uses G, D and Am.

Is “Knockin' on Heaven's Door” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Knockin' on Heaven's Door” is rated easy and suits beginners.

Who sings “Knockin' on Heaven's Door”?

“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” is performed by Bob Dylan.