Piano Chords Used in the Song
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door is in the key of G major and uses the following chords:
The Form of the Song
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is a single from Bob Dylan's 1973 soundtrack album, Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid.c
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is a great song to play at any level, but it's particularly great for anyone starting out on piano. The song only uses four simple chords, and the form follows this pattern:
- Intro
- Verse 1
- Chorus 1
- Verse 2
- Chorus 2 (repeat and fade out)
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