KNOCKIN ON HEAVENS DOOR chords lyrics & video – Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan released this song in 1973 as a single. It is truly a beautiful, timeless song that will be played for generations to come.
Bob Dylan Knockin on Heaven’s Door LIVE
Bob Dylan with Tom Petty. Dylan plays an amazing harmonica solo to start it off… and then pure greatness happens with Bob Dylan and Tom Petty delivering an incredible performance. This will make you want to pick up your guitar and jam along.
ERIC CLAPTON – Knockin On Heavens Door Live
It’s a great song to play with other guitarists and harp players and work in a solo or two. There are some incredible recordings and video of Dylan doing this song. There are also many great covers and this performance of Clapton is one of the best.
Knockin on Heaven’s Door CHORDS
There are four chords used in the song. (G D Am C). The song is in the key of G. Additionally, the chords are simple and you can play in open position. It’s a great one to have in your repertoire for playing at parties, and sing alongs. You can also find plenty of space to improvise and do some great soloing.
Artist: Bob Dylan Composer: Bob Dylan Album: Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits Released: 1973
Verse 1
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Mama,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
take this badge off of
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
me
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
I can’t
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
use it
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
anymore
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
It’s gettin’
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
dark, too dark for me to
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
see
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
I feel like I’m
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
door
Chorus
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Knock, knock,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
door
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Knock, knock,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
door
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Knock, knock,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
door
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Knock, knock,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
door
Verse 2
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Mama,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
put my guns in the
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
ground
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
I can’t
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
shoot them
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
anymore
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
That long black
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
cloud is comin’
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
down
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
I feel like I’m
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
door
Chorus
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Knock, knock,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
door
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Knock, knock,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
door
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Knock, knock,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
door
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Knock, knock,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
knockin’ on heaven’s
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
door
KNOCKIN ON HEAVEN’S DOOR is a timeless song. You should definitely learn it and make it part of your repertoire. As always, I recommend memorizing the chord changes first. Learn to play without thinking. Then, you will truly enjoy singing and playing along with your fellow musicians and friends.
For more inspiration, check out this great song, chords, lyrics and video of Bob Dylan, playing Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright.
