Ma ma, take this (D)badge off of me,
I can’t use it a ny more.
more.
It’s get tin’ dark, too dark for me to (Am7)see,
I feel like I’m (D)knock in’ on hea ven’s door.
Knock, knock, (D)knock in’ on hea ven’s door.
Knock, knock, (D)knock in’ on hea ven’s door.
Knock, knock, (D)knock in’ on hea ven’s door
Knock, knock, (D)knock in’ on hea ven’s door.
Ma ma, put my (D)guns in the ground,
I can’t shoot them a a ny more.
That long tin’ black cloud is com in’ down, (Am7)see,
I feel like I’m (D)knock in on hea ven’s door.
Knock, knock, (D)knock in’ on hea ven’s door.
Knock, knock, (D)knock in’ on hea ven’s door.
Knock, knock, (D)knock in’ on hea ven’s door
Knock, knock, (D)knock in’ on hea ven’s door.
Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "Knockin' On Heaven's Door"?
- This arrangement of "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" uses 4 chords: Am7, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- 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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