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

“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” by Bob Dylan guitar chords (2026): in the key of G with the chords G, D and Am. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

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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About Knockin' on Heaven's Door

“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” by Bob Dylan is a well-known folk song from 2026 that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 3 chords — G, D and Am — with the progression centred on G, D and Am. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

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 do I need to play “Knockin' on Heaven's Door”?

“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” uses 3 chords: 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 uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

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

“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” is performed by Bob Dylan, released in 2026.

Is there a play-along video for “Knockin' on Heaven's Door”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Knockin' on Heaven's Door”?

“Knockin' on Heaven's Door” is categorised as Folk.