Harvest

by Neil Young

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Lyrics

Did I (D)see you (A)down in a young girl’s (D)town with your moth er in so much pain?

I was (G)al most (A)there at the (Bm)top of the (E7)stairs with her (D)scream in’ in the rain.

Did she (D)wake you (A)up to (G)tell you (D)that it was on ly a change of plan?

(G)Dream up, dream (A)up, let me (Bm)fill your (E7)cup with the (D)prom ise of a man.

Did I (D)see you (A)walk ing (G)with the (D)boys, though it was not hand in hand?

And was (G)some black (A)face in a (Bm)lone ly place when (D)you could un der stand?

Did she (D)wake you (A)up to (G)tell you (D)that it was on ly a change of plan?

(G)Dream up, dream (A)up, let me (Bm)fill your (E7)cup with the (D)prom ise of a man.

Will I (D)see you (A)give more than (G)I can (D)take?

Will I on ly har vest some?

As the (G)days fly (A)past, will we (Bm)lose our (E7)grasp or (D)fuse it in the sun?

Did she (D)wake you (A)up to (G)tell you (D)that it was on ly a change of plan?

(G)Dream up, dream (A)up, let me (Bm)fill your (E7)cup with the (D)prom ise of a man.

(G)Dream up, dream (A)up, let me (Bm)fill your (E7)cup with the (D)prom ise of a man.

Harvest by Neil Young — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Harvest” 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 112 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 "Harvest" 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 "Harvest"?
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 "Harvest" use?
Just 5 chords: A, Bm, D, E7, 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.