Vocal range of Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan
- Original key
- G
- Range
- D3 – B3
Knockin' on Heaven's Door spans 9 semitones. In the original key it fits a bass or baritone or tenor voice without changes.
The best key for each voice type
Computed from the song's range and typical comfortable ranges. Capo positions use open chord shapes.
| Voice | Sing it in | Change | Guitar | Notes you'll sing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | G | original key | G shapes, no capo | D3 – B3 |
| Baritone | G | original key | G shapes, no capo | D3 – B3 |
| Tenor | G | original key | G shapes, no capo | D3 – B3 |
| Alto | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | D4 – B4 |
| Mezzo-soprano | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | D4 – B4 |
| Soprano | G | an octave up | G shapes, no capo | D4 – B4 |
Voice types are a rough guide: your own range can sit higher or lower than your type.
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Questions about Knockin' on Heaven's Door
What is the vocal range of Knockin' on Heaven's Door?
Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan goes from D3 to B3, a span of 9 semitones.
What key is Knockin' on Heaven's Door in?
The original recording is in G.
What key should a man sing Knockin' on Heaven's Door in?
Bass: G; Baritone: G; Tenor: G.
What key should a woman sing Knockin' on Heaven's Door in?
Alto: G; Mezzo-soprano: G; Soprano: G.
Songs with a similar range
- Chasing Cars Snow Patrol · E3–D4
- Forever and Ever, Amen Randy Travis · A2–B3
- Let Her Go Passenger · D3–E4
- Stayin' Alive Bee Gees · Eb3–Eb4
- Landslide Fleetwood Mac · D3–G4
- Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Crash Test Dummies · G2–C4
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure
Musicnotes shows the notated range D4–B4; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower