The Needle And The Damage Done

· by Neil Young

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Lyrics

I caught you knock ing at my (D)cel lar door.

I love you, ba by.

Can I (Gm)have some more?

Ooh,

the dam age done.

I hit the cit y and I (D)lost my band,

I watched the nee dle take an (Gm)oth er man.

Gone,

(F)gone, the dam age done.

I sing the song be cause I (D)love the man.

I know that some of you don’t un der stand;

milk

(F)blood to keep from run ning out.

I’ve seen the nee dle and the (D)dam age done,

a lit tle part of it in (Gm)ev ’ry one,

but ev ’ry junk ie’s like a (F)set ting sun.

The Needle And The Damage Done by Neil Young — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Needle And The Damage Done” 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 105 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "The Needle And The Damage Done" 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 "The Needle And The Damage Done"?: 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 "The Needle And The Damage Done" use?: Just 7 chords: C, D, E, Esus4, F, G, Gm. 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.