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After The Gold Rush

· by Neil Young

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Lyrics

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

There were (D)peas ants sing ing and (A)drum mers drum ming and the (G)arch er split the tree.

There was a fan fare blow ing (C)to the sun that was (G)float ing on the breeze.

I was (D)Look at Moth er Na what ture on the run in the (C)nine ing teen was sev en a ties.

(D)Look at Moth er Na what ture on the run in the (C)nine ing teen was sev en a ties.

I was (D)ly ing in a burned out base ment com ing, with the (D)full thing moon bout my eye.

I was (D)hop ing for re place (A)drum ment drum ming when the (G)sun burst through the sky.

There was a band fare play ing (C)in my head and I (G)felt like get ting high.

I was (D)think ing a bout Na what a friend had said, I was (C)nine ing teen was sev en a lie.

(D)Think ing a bout Na what a friend had said, I was (C)nine ing teen was sev en a ties.

I was

Well, I (D)dreamed I saw the sil ver space ships fly ing in the (D)yel low haze of the sun.

There were (D)chil dren cry ing and (A)col ors fly ing all a (G)round the cho sen ones.

All in a dream,

all

(C)in a dream,

the (G)load ing had be gun.

(D)Fly ing Moth er Na ture’s sil ver seed to a (C)new home in the sun,

(D)fly ing Moth er Na ture’s sil ver seed to a (C)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 D at 84 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.
How many chords does "After The Gold Rush" use?: Just 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G. Take it one section at a time.
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.