Knockin' On Heaven's Door

by Bob Dylan
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Knockin' On Heaven's Door

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Bob Dylan70 BPM

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

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Bob Dylan69 BPM

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Bob Dylan80 BPM
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Lyrics

Ma ma, take this (D)badge off of me.

I can’t use it an y (C)more.

It’s get tin’ (D)dark, too dark for me to (Am7)see.

I feel like I’m (D)knock in’ on heav en’s (C)door.

Knock, knock, knock in’ on heav en’s (Am7)door.

Knock, knock, knock in’ on heav en’s (C)door.

Knock, knock, knock in’ on heav en’s (Am7)door.

Knock, knock, knock in’ on heav en’s (C)door.

Ma ma, put my (D)guns on the ground.

I can’t shoot them an y (C)more.

That long black (D)cloud is com for in’ to (Am7)down.

I feel like I’m (D)knock in’ on heav en’s (C)door.

Knock, knock, knock in’ on heav en’s (Am7)door.

Knock, knock, knock in’ on heav en’s (C)door.

Knock, knock, knock in’ on heav en’s (Am7)door.

Knock, knock, knock in’ on heav en’s (C)door.

(C)door.

Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Knockin' On Heaven's Door”

What key is "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" in?
"Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan is in the key of G with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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