Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door Chord Progression Breakdown
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (1973) is a beginner folk song that uses the progression I – V – ii – IV (G, D, Am, C in G).
Analysis
- I (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- V (D) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
- ii (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
- IV (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home