Neil Young - Heart of Gold
Hello! Below you'll find my "Heart of Gold" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Neil Young is a timeless classic. It's easy to play (it only has 4 chords!) and sounds great on the piano.
Enjoy!
Heart of Gold Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Heart of Gold:
Heart of Gold Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Em7 | D Em | X2
| Em7 | D Em | X2
[Harmonica Break]
| Em C | D G | X3
| Em7 | D Em |
[Verse 1]
Em C D G
I want to live, I want to give
Em C D G
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
Em C D G
It's these expressions I never give
Em G
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
C C G
And I'm getting old
Em G
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
C C G
And I'm getting old
[Harmonica Break]
| Em C | D G | X3
| Em7 | D Em |
[Verse 2]
Em C D G
I've been to Hollywood, I've been to Redwood
Em C D G
I've crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
Em C D G
I've been in my mind, it's such a fine line
Em G
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
C C G
And I'm getting old
Em G
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
C C G
And I'm getting old
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
C C G
And I'm getting old
Em G
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
C C G
And I'm getting old
[Harmonica Break]
| Em C | D G | X3
[Outro]
Em7 D Em
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
Em7 D Em
You keep me searching and I'm growin' old
Em7 D Em
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
Em G C C G
I've been a miner for a heart of gold ahhhhhh
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Heart of Gold Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Heart of Gold" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Heart of Gold" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
