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 ing for a (G)heart of gold,

and I’m get ting old.

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

and I’m get ting old.

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

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

and I’m get ting old.

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

and I’m get ting old.

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

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

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

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

Heart Of Gold by Neil Young

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Heart Of Gold”

What key is "Heart Of Gold" in?
"Heart Of Gold" by Neil Young is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Heart Of Gold" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Heart Of Gold" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Heart Of Gold"?
This arrangement of "Heart Of Gold" uses 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Heart Of Gold" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.