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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "After The Gold Rush" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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About “After The Gold Rush”

Can I play "After The Gold Rush" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "After The Gold Rush" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "After The Gold Rush" by Neil Young played in?
After The Gold Rush is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "After The Gold Rush"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "After The Gold Rush" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "After The Gold Rush"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "After The Gold Rush"?
"After The Gold Rush" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "After The Gold Rush"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "After The Gold Rush" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "After The Gold Rush"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "After The Gold Rush" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.