Lyrics of
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door

Knockin on Heavens Door was written by Bob Dylan for the soundtrack of the 1973 movie Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid. The song captures the desolation of a dying sheriff who feels unable to continue his role as a law enforcer due to his impending death.

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Mama take this badge off of me
I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark, too dark to see
I feel I'm knockin on heaven's door

Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door

Mama put my guns in the ground
I can't shoot them anymore
That long black cloud is comin' down
I feel I'm knockin' on heaven's door

Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door

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