Folk · 1973 · beginner

Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door

by Bob Dylan
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IViiIV
GDAmC
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Folk
Year
1973

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

Tags

folk1970ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door?

Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door by Bob Dylan uses the chords G, D, Am, C in the key of G.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – V – ii – IV.

What key is Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door in?

Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door by Bob Dylan is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, D, Am.

Is Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door beginner-friendly?

Yes! Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door?

Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door is a folk song from 1973.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.