After The Gold Rush

by Neil Young
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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 arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “After The Gold Rush”

What key is "After The Gold Rush" in?
"After The Gold Rush" by Neil Young is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "After The Gold Rush" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "After The Gold Rush" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "After The Gold Rush" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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