Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Guns N' Roses
Piano chords, voicings & structure breakdown · 12 steps · 6 unique chords · 1990s
- Rock
- Circle of fifths
Unverified draft. These chords haven't been checked against published sources yet and may be incomplete or wrong. Use them as a starting point and trust your ears.
VerseStep 1 of 12
G
Left hand Right hand Middle C (C4)
Harmonic Analysis & Structure
Overview
Key: G major · Tempo: ~100 BPM · Form: Verse – Chorus – Solo – Chorus
Simple, powerful progression that works well on piano.
Harmony
G – D – Am – G/B – C – G/B – Am – D – G
Practice Tips
- Keep steady rhythm
- Focus on smooth transitions
Sources & Accuracy
No sources have been cited for this breakdown yet. Treat the chords on this page as unverified.
All Piano Voicings
| # | Section | Chord | Left hand | Right hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verse | G | G2, D3 | B3, D4, G4 |
| 2 | Verse | D/F♯ | F♯2, A2 | A3, D4, F♯4 |
| 3 | Verse | Am | A2, E3 | C4, E4, A4 |
| 4 | Verse | G/B | B2, D3 | B3, D4, G4 |
| 5 | Verse | C | C3, G3 | E4, G4, C5 |
| 6 | Verse | G/B | B2, D3 | B3, D4, G4 |
| 7 | Verse | Am | A2, E3 | C4, E4, A4 |
| 8 | Verse | D | D2, A2 | F♯3, A3, D4 |
| 9 | Chorus | G | G2, D3 | B3, D4, G4 |
| 10 | Chorus | D | D2, A2 | F♯3, A3, D4 |
| 11 | Chorus | Am | A2, E3 | C4, E4, A4 |
| 12 | Chorus | G | G2, D3 | B3, D4, G4 |