Knockin' On Heaven's Door chords by 
Eric Clapton 
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The original key of Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Eric Clapton is G major.
The primary chords used in Knockin' On Heaven's Door are Am, G, D.
No capo is required for this song.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, G, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of Knockin' On Heaven's Door is approximately 66 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of Knockin' On Heaven's Door using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Eric Clapton.
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