After The Gold Rush

by Neil Young
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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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "After The Gold Rush" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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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Can I play "After The Gold Rush" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 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"?
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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.
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 β€” no music reading needed. "After The Gold Rush" is simplified for beginners.
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.