Heart Of Gold

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

I want to live, ly wood, I want to give, wood, I’ve been a (C)min er for a (D)heart of gold.

It’s these ex (C)pres sions I nev er give line that keep me search in’ for a (G)heart of gold,

and I’m get tin’ old.

Keep me search in’ for a (G)heart of gold,

and I’m get tin’ old.

I’ve been to Hol ly wood, I’ve been to Red wood, I crossed the (C)o cean for a (D)heart of gold.

I’ve been in (C)my mind, it’s such a fine line that keeps me search in’ for a (G)heart of gold,

and I’m get tin’ old.

Keeps me search in’ for a (G)heart of gold,

and I’m get tin’ old.

Keep me search in’ for a (D)heart of (Em)gold,

you keep me search in’ and I’m (D)grow in’ (Em)old.

Keep me search in’ for a (D)heart of (Em)gold,

I’ve been a min er for a (G)heart of gold.

Heart Of Gold — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Heart Of Gold" 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 G, 90 BPM.

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

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About “Heart Of Gold”

Can I play "Heart Of Gold" 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 "Heart Of Gold" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Heart Of Gold" by Neil Young played in?
Heart Of Gold is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heart Of Gold"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Heart Of Gold" 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 "Heart Of Gold"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Heart Of Gold"?
"Heart Of Gold" 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 "Heart Of Gold"?
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. "Heart Of Gold" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Heart Of Gold"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Heart Of Gold" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.