Knocking On Heavens Door Guitar Chords

“Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” is arguably one of Guns N’ Roses’ most iconic and beloved songs. Its melancholic beauty and poignant lyrics have resonated with listeners for decades.

Knocking On Heavens Door Chords

[G] Mama [D] take this badge from [Am] me
[G] I cant [D] use it any [C] more
[G] Its getting [D] dark too dark to [Am] see
[G] Feels like Im [D] knockin on heavens
[C] door

[G] Knock knock [D] knockin on heavens [Am] door
[G] Knock knock [D] knockin on heavens [C] door
[G] Knock knock [D] knockin on heavens [Am] door
[G] Knock knock [D] knockin on heavens [C] door

[G] Mama [D] put my guns in the [Am] ground
[G] I cant [D] shoot them any [C] more
[G] That cold black [D] cloud is comin [Am] down
[G] Feels like Im [D] knockin on heavens [C] door

[G] Knock knock [D] knockin on heavens [Am] door
[G] Knock knock [D] knockin on heavens [C] door
[G] Knock knock [D] knockin on heavens [Am] door
[G] Knock knock [D] knockin on heavens [C] door

Knocking On Heavens Door Song Details

Title: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Album: Use Your Illusion II (1991)

Genre: Rock
Length: 5:35
Composers: Bob Dylan (originally)

Lyricists: Bob Dylan (originally)

The song tells the story of a terminally ill man reflecting on his life as he awaits death. The opening lines, “Mama, put my guns in the ground / I’m tired of this old town,” set the somber tone, while the chorus, “I’m knockin’ on heaven’s door / Hope it ain’t locked,” expresses a mixture of resignation and hope.

Slash’s signature guitar solo adds another layer of emotion to the song, soaring over Axl Rose’s raspy vocals. The final lines, “I’m falling, falling / I’m falling,” leave a lasting impression, suggesting the man’s acceptance of his fate.

“Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” has been used in several films and television shows, further solidifying its place in popular culture. It remains a powerful and moving song that continues to touch hearts around the world.