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Knockin On Heavens Door

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Tune 1/2 step down for the recorded version but standard works too if you are playing it alone.
[Intro]
|    G     D|        C| x4
[Verse 1]
  GMama tDake this badge from Am7me
  GI can't uDse it anymCore
  GIt's getting daDrk, too dark to sAm7ee
  GFeels like I'm Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor
[Chorus]
  GKnock-knock-Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor, hey, hey, hey-hey-
Gyeah  Knock-knock-Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor
  GKnock-knock-Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor, oooh-oh-
Gyeah  Knock-knock-Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor-oh-whoa, yeah-yeah-yeah
[Solo 1]
|    G     D|        C| x4
[Verse 2]
  GMama Dput my guns in the Am7ground
  GI can't Dshoot them anyCmore
  GThat cold black Dcloud is comin' Am7down
  GFeels like I'm Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor
[Chorus]
  GKnock-knock-Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor, hey, hey, hey-hey-
Gyeah  Knock-knock-Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor
  GKnock-knock-Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor, ohh-
yGeah  Knock-knock-Dknockin' on heaven's Cdoor-oh-whoa, yeah-yeah-yeah
[Solo 2]
|    G     D|        C| x6
[Interlude]
|    G     D|        C| x2
Repeat chorus, w/ adlib, x3 (12 lines in total)
Last time extend C 1 bar, end on G

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

Guns N' Roses formed in Los Angeles in 1985, and their "classic" lineup featured Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler. They gained a strong local following before their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, became a massive success. This song, appearing on Delusions & Illusions, plays like a poignant reflection, perhaps a farewell or a plea for peace at life's end.

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Knockin On Heavens Door

by Guns N' Roses

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

Tune 1/2 step down for the recorded version but standard works too if you are playing it alone.

[Intro]

G D C

| | | x4

[Verse 1]

G D Am7

Mama take this badge from me

G D C

I can't use it anymore

G D Am7

It's getting dark, too dark to see

G D C

Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door

[Chorus]

G D C

Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, hey, hey, hey-hey-

G D C

yeah Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door

G D C

Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, oooh-oh-

G D C

yeah Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door-oh-whoa, yeah-yeah-yeah

[Solo 1]

G D C

| | | x4

[Verse 2]

G D Am7

Mama put my guns in the ground

G D C

I can't shoot them anymore

G D Am7

That cold black cloud is comin' down

G D C

Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door

[Chorus]

G D C

Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, hey, hey, hey-hey-

G D C

yeah Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door

G D C

Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, ohh-

G D C

yeah Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door-oh-whoa, yeah-yeah-yeah

[Solo 2]

G D C

| | | x6

[Interlude]

G D C

| | | x2

Repeat chorus, w/ adlib, x3 (12 lines in total)

Last time extend C 1 bar, end on G

About Knockin On Heavens Door Chords by Guns N' Roses

Learn how to play Knockin On Heavens Door by Guns N' Roses with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Knockin On Heavens Door chords”, “Knockin On Heavens Door guitar chords”, or “Guns N' Roses Knockin On Heavens Door chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Knockin On Heavens Door chords and for experienced players who want accurate Knockin On Heavens Door lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, C, Am7.

FAQ — Knockin On Heavens Door by Guns N' Roses

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The chords for "Knockin On Heavens Door" show the original chord names (including G, D, C, Am7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.