Knocking On Heaven's Door Chords
Here are the chords for “Knocking On Heaven's Door” by Guns N Roses — in the key of G (G, D, Am and C). 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 for Knocking On Heaven's Door
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About Knocking On Heaven's Door
Guns N Roses's “Knocking On Heaven's Door” is a rock track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — G, D, Am and C — 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.
Knocking On Heaven's Door — FAQ
What key is “Knocking On Heaven's Door” in?
“Knocking On Heaven's Door” by Guns N Roses is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Knocking On Heaven's Door”?
“Knocking On Heaven's Door” uses 4 chords: G, D, Am and C.
Is “Knocking On Heaven's Door” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Knocking On Heaven's Door” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Knocking On Heaven's Door”?
“Knocking On Heaven's Door” is performed by Guns N Roses.
Is there a play-along video for “Knocking On Heaven's Door”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Knocking On Heaven's Door”?
“Knocking On Heaven's Door” is categorised as Rock.
