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Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door

Bob Dylan: G – D – A minor, G – D – C

A two-line chord chart in G major, repeated through the whole song: G – D – A minor (two measures), then G – D – C (two measures).

The D major chord contains an F♯: that’s the key signature of G major (one sharp).

The song: Bob Dylan, 1973 (covered by Guns N’ Roses, 1990) · G major · ≈ 69 BPM

Tips

• G, D and A minor keep A or B under your thumb: your hand barely moves.

Chords in quarter notes

Four quarter notes per measure. The computer plays the bass.

Both hands

Bass in half notes: G (5), D (1), A (4), C (2).