Lyrics of
Knocking On Heavens Door

Knockin on Heavens Door was written by Bob Dylan in 1973, for the soundtrack of the film ‘Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid’. The song depicts the despair of a dying sheriff who laments his inability to continue with the responsibilities of his position. Over the years, it has become one of Dylan’s most famous songs and has been covered by numerous artists, turning into a classic of the rock genre.

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Momma take this badge off of me
 I can't use it anymore
 It's getting dark, too dark to see
 Feels like I'm knocking on heaven's door

 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door
 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door
 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door
 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door

 Momma take these guns away from me
 I can't shoot them anymore
 There's a long black cloud following me
 Feels like I'm knocking on heaven's door, knock, knock, knock

 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door
 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door

 Momma take this badge off of me
 I can't use it anymore
 It's getting dark, too dark to see
 Feels like I'm knocking on heaven's door

 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door
 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door
 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door
 Knock knock knocking on heaven's door