Knockin' on Heaven's Door Chords
Four chords, one pattern, start to finish. One of the best first songs there is: easy to play, and it sounds like the record from day one.
Bob Dylan · 1973 · Written by Bob Dylan
- Key: G
- Laid back
- 4 chords
- Beginner
Chords in this song
Play along, bar by bar
Each box is one bar of four beats. Press play, or tap a bar to start there.
First chord
G
Next
D
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
How to strum it
- ↓1
- ·and
- ↓2
- ↑and
- ·3
- ↑and
- ↓4
- ↑and
Easy and steady. Let the G ring out before you move on.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Knockin' on Heaven's Door in?
Bob Dylan recorded it in G. It uses 4 chords: G, D, Am, C.
Is Knockin' on Heaven's Door hard to play on guitar?
It's a beginner song. Learn the chord changes slowly first, then add the strumming.