Knockin' on Heaven's Door Chords
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Chords in this song
Chords for Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan. The checked core chords are G, D, Am, C. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Knockin' on Heaven's Door
G is the sounding key listed for this recording.
Difficulty: Beginner — all 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.
Only 4 chords. Our Gm is spurious - not in song at all.
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Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Knockin' on Heaven's Door in?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan is in the key of G, at around 70 BPM.
What chords do I need for Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
The checked core chords are G, D, Am, C.
Is Knockin' on Heaven's Door good for beginners?
Beginner. All 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.