Guitar chord Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door

Knockin on Heavens Door was written by Bob Dylan for the soundtrack of the 1973 movie Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid. The song captures the desolation of a dying sheriff who feels unable to continue his role as a law enforcer due to his impending death.

Key:  G
Introduction:
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Mama take this badge off of me
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I can't use it anymore
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It's getting dark, too dark to see
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I feel I'm knockin on heaven's door

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

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Mama put my guns in the ground
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I can't shoot them anymore
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That long black cloud is comin' down
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I feel I'm knockin' on heaven's door

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Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
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Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
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Am
 
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
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Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door

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 Oo - oo - oo - oo
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