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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Heart Of Gold" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 96 BPM.

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

About “Heart Of Gold”

Why does "Heart Of Gold" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "Heart Of Gold".
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 96 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 chords are used in "Heart Of Gold"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, 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 "Heart Of Gold"?
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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Heart Of Gold".
Can I see all the notes in "Heart Of Gold"?
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 G at 96 BPM.