Knocking On Heaven's Door
Song by Bob Dylan
Fic by The Moose of Death
This song was originally written by Bob Dylan for the soundtrack to Pat Garret & Billy the Kid. There are many versions of the song, especially because Dylan likes to change the lyrics at his concerts. This songfic is structured around the original, with some of the added stanzas and changed lyrics.
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This is it. I'm dying. There's no going back. If only I had more time. There's so much I haven't done that I'll regret. There's so much I have done that I'll regret.
Come take this badge off of me
I won't use it any more.
It's getting dark, too dark to see
I feel like I'm knocking on Heaven's Door.
This burden. This crutch. Protecting others. I'm letting it go. It's such a relief, yet such a shame. Others need me, but my time has come
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.
Can you hear me, God? I'm at the door. I hope you let me in. Please, let me in
Come take these guns off of me
I won't shoot them anymore.
That long black cloud is coming down
I feel like I'm knocking on Heaven's Door.
This was my life. I was more a gunfighter than a priest. But now these guns are useless. I can't shoot my way out of this. I won't need them where I'm going
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.
Can you see me, God? I'm riding into your town. I hope you let me stay. Please let me stay
Come wipe the blood from my face
I can't see through it anymore.
I need someone to talk to, and a new hiding place
I feel like I'm knocking on Heaven's Door.
I'm tainted with blood. My own blood from when I failed. Blood from those I couldn't save. Blood from the ones I killed. Milly? Meryl? Vash? Are you there? I need you now
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.
Can you hear me, God? I'm at the door. I hope you let me in. Please let me in
I can hear that thunder roar
Echoin' from God's distant shore.
I can hear it callin' for my soul
I feel like I'm knocking on Heaven's Door.
Someone's calling for me. Am I really ready? I'm not sure I want to leave this world behind. I'm so afraid. Of the punishment? Of the uncertainty? I just don't know
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.
Can you see me, God? I'm riding into your town. I hope you let me stay. Please let me stay
Come wash these tears from my eyes
I won't shed them anymore.
Sun is setting in western skies
I feel like I'm knocking on Heaven's Door.
The sunset of my life is here. So many tears I have shed, and these will be the last. Tears of pain and suffering. Tears of joy and relief. What kind of tears are these?
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.
I'm here God. Are you gonna let me in?
Thanks to dylanchords . com for the extra stanzas.
If any of you are interested in listening to the version of the song I have, e-mail me and I'll try to get it for you.