Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ma ma, take this (D)badge off of me,
I can’t (D)use it a ny more.
It’s get ting dark, too dark to see;
I feel I’m 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 (D)shoot them a ny more.
That long black cloud is com ing down;
I feel I’m 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.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 69 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 69 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.
- 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?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- 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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