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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"After The Gold Rush" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “After The Gold Rush”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "After The Gold Rush"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "After The Gold Rush". Key of C, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.