After The Gold Rush

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

Well, I (D)dreamed I saw the knights in ar mor com ing, say ing (D)some thing a bout a queen.

There were (D)peas ants sing ing and (A)drum mers drum ming and the (G)arch er split the tree.

There was a fan fare blow ing (C)to the sun that was (G)float ing on the breeze.

I was (D)Look at Moth er Na what ture on the run in the (C)nine ing teen was sev en a ties.

(D)Look at Moth er Na what ture on the run in the (C)nine ing teen was sev en a ties.

I was (D)ly ing in a burned out base ment com ing, with the (D)full thing moon bout my eye.

I was (D)hop ing for re place (A)drum ment drum ming when the (G)sun burst through the sky.

There was a band fare play ing (C)in my head and I (G)felt like get ting high.

I was (D)think ing a bout Na what a friend had said, I was (C)nine ing teen was sev en a lie.

(D)Think ing a bout Na what a friend had said, I was (C)nine ing teen was sev en a ties.

I was

Well, I (D)dreamed I saw the sil ver space ships fly ing in the (D)yel low haze of the sun.

There were (D)chil dren cry ing and (A)col ors fly ing all a (G)round the cho sen ones.

All in a dream,

all

(C)in a dream,

the (G)load ing had be gun.

(D)Fly ing Moth er Na ture’s sil ver seed to a (C)new home in the sun,

(D)fly ing Moth er Na ture’s sil ver seed to a (C)new home.

After The Gold Rush β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"After The Gold Rush" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 84 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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Why does "After The Gold Rush" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "After The Gold Rush".
What key is "After The Gold Rush" by Neil Young played in?
After The Gold Rush is arranged in the key of D 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 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "After The Gold Rush" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "After The Gold Rush"?
Yes β€” 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 chords are used in "After The Gold Rush"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.
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 this real sheet music for "After The Gold Rush"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "After The Gold Rush".
Can I see all the notes in "After The Gold Rush"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 84 BPM.