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Knocking on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan is in G major (estimated), around 70 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:24 (Electric guitar (clean) and Electric bass (finger)). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
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