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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Knocking on Heavens Door Chords – Guitar
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
G, D, Am, and C. The GnR version adds more intensity to Dylan’s original.
2
Build intensity
Start gentle on the verse, then build to a powerful strum on the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G D Am
Mama, take this badge off of me.
G D C
I can’t use it anymore.
G D Am
It’s getting dark, too dark to see.
G D C
I feel like I’m knockin on heaven’s door.
Chorus
G D Am
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
G D C
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Knocking on Heavens Door Chords – Ukulele
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
G, D, Am, and C. The GnR version adds more intensity to Dylan’s original.
2
Build intensity
Start gentle on the verse, then build to a powerful strum on the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G D Am
Mama, take this badge off of me.
G D C
I can’t use it anymore.
G D Am
It’s getting dark, too dark to see.
G D C
I feel like I’m knockin on heaven’s door.
Chorus
G D Am
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
G D C
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Knocking on Heavens Door Chords – Piano
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
G, D, Am, and C. The GnR version adds more intensity to Dylan’s original.
2
Build intensity
Start gentle on the verse, then build to a powerful strum on the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G D Am
Mama, take this badge off of me.
G D C
I can’t use it anymore.
G D Am
It’s getting dark, too dark to see.
G D C
I feel like I’m knockin on heaven’s door.
Chorus
G D Am
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
G D C
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Knocking on Heavens Door Chords – Banjo
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
G, D, Am, and C. The GnR version adds more intensity to Dylan’s original.
2
Build intensity
Start gentle on the verse, then build to a powerful strum on the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G D Am
Mama, take this badge off of me.
G D C
I can’t use it anymore.
G D Am
It’s getting dark, too dark to see.
G D C
I feel like I’m knockin on heaven’s door.
Chorus
G D Am
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
G D C
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Knocking on Heavens Door Chords – Mandolin
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
G, D, Am, and C. The GnR version adds more intensity to Dylan’s original.
2
Build intensity
Start gentle on the verse, then build to a powerful strum on the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G D Am
Mama, take this badge off of me.
G D C
I can’t use it anymore.
G D Am
It’s getting dark, too dark to see.
G D C
I feel like I’m knockin on heaven’s door.
Chorus
G D Am
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
G D C
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Knocking on Heavens Door Chords – Harmonica
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Four open chords
G, D, Am, and C. The GnR version adds more intensity to Dylan’s original.
2
Build intensity
Start gentle on the verse, then build to a powerful strum on the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G D Am
Mama, take this badge off of me.
G D C
I can’t use it anymore.
G D Am
It’s getting dark, too dark to see.
G D C
I feel like I’m knockin on heaven’s door.
Chorus
G D Am
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.
G D C
Knock, knock, knockin on heaven’s door.