The Needle And The Damage Done

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

I caught you knock in’ at my (D)cel lar door.

I love you, ba by, can I (Gm)have some more?

Ooh,

(F)blood the dam age (Esus)done.

nin’ (E)out.

I hit the cit y and I (D)lost my band,

I watched the nee dle take an (Gm)oth er man.

Gone,

(F)gone, the dam age (Esus)done.

I sing the song be cause I (D)love the man.

I know that some of you don’t (Gm)un der stand;

milk

(F)blood to keep from (Esus)run

nin’ (E)out.

I’ve seen the nee dle and the (D)dam age done,

a lit tle part of it in (Gm)ev ’ry one,

Gone,

(F)gone, the dam age (Esus)done.

but ev ’ry junk ie’s like a (F)set tin’ sun.

The Needle And The Damage Done by Neil Young

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Needle And The Damage Done”

What key is "The Needle And The Damage Done" in?
"The Needle And The Damage Done" by Neil Young is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Needle And The Damage Done" 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 "The Needle And The Damage Done" 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.
How long does it take to learn "The Needle And The Damage Done" 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.

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