The Needle And The Damage Done

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

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

I love you, ba by.

Can I (Gm)have some more?

Ooh,

the dam age done.

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 done.

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

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

milk

(F)blood to keep from run ning out.

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

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

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

The Needle And The Damage Done β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Needle And The Damage Done" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 105 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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Where are the chord symbols for "The Needle And The Damage Done" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Needle And The Damage Done" is in D.
What key is "The Needle And The Damage Done" by Neil Young played in?
The Needle And The Damage Done 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 "The Needle And The Damage Done"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Needle And The Damage Done" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Needle And The Damage Done"?
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Who composed "The Needle And The Damage Done"?
"The Needle And The Damage Done" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Needle And The Damage Done"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, D, E, Esus4, F, G, Gm.
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.
Does "The Needle And The Damage Done" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Needle And The Damage Done" is in the key of D at 105 BPM.
What chords are in "The Needle And The Damage Done"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.