After The Gold Rush

· by Neil Young

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Lyrics

Well, I (C)dreamed I saw the knights in (F)ar mor com ing, say in’ (C)some thing a bout of a (F)queen.

There were (C)peas ants sing in’ and (G)drum mers drum min’ and the (F)arch er split the tree.

There was a fan fare blow in’ (Bb)to the sun that was (F)float ing on the breeze.

I was (C)Look at Moth er Na what ture (G)on the run in the (Bb)nine in’ teen sev en ties.

(C)Look at Moth er Na what ture (G)on the run in the (Bb)nine in’ teen sev en ties.

I was (C)ly in’ in a burned out (F)base ment fly in’ with the (C)full low moon in of my (F)eye.

I was (C)hop in’ for in’ re (G)place ment fly in’ when the (F)sun burst through the sky.

There was a band fare play in’ (Bb)in my head and I (F)felt like get ting high.

I was (C)think in’ a bout Na what a (G)friend had said, I was (Bb)hop in’ it was a lie.

(C)Think in’ a bout Na what a (G)friend had said, I was (Bb)hop in’ it was a lie.

Well, I (Bb)new home.

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “After The Gold Rush” by Neil Young in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "After The Gold Rush" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "After The Gold Rush"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Neil Young songs work for kids?: Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.