HEART OF GOLD chords lyrics & live performance – Neil Young
This article includes Heart of Gold chords, lyrics and an incredible live video performance of Neil Young. This song by Neil Young is a true classic. Neil sings deep down in his soul on this song. Along with the perfect chords and harmonica breaks, it doesn’t get any better.
Artist: Neil Young Composer: Neil Young Album: Harvest Released: 1972
Verse 1
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
I wanna l
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
ive,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
I wanna g
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
ive.
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
I’ve been a m
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
iner for a h
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
eart of g
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
old.
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
It’s these expr
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
essions
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
I never g
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
ive.
Chorus
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
That keep me searchin’ for a
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
heart of gold
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
And I’m getting’ old.
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Keep me searchin’ for a
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
heart of gold
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
And I’m getting’ old.
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Verse 2
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
I’ve been to H
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
ollywood,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
I’ve been to R
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
edwood
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
I crossed the o
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
cean for a
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
heart of g
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
old
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
I’ve been in m
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
y mind,
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
It’s such a f
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
ine
line
Chorus
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
That keep me searchin’ for a
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
heart of gold
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
And I’m getting’ old.
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Em
Fm
F#m
Gm
G#m
Am
A#m
Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Keep me searchin’ for a
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
heart of gold
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
And I’m getting’ old.
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
Heart of Gold CHORDS
You will love having this song in your repertoire. In fact, it’s a campfire classic that most people will love singing along too. Moreover, if you happen to have a harmonica player for those parts, the song will easily be a highlight of the night. I’ve been asked to play this one multiple times on the same night. Luckily my friend learned the harmonica part and it has become a crowd favorite. The chords are simple to learn and easy to play. There are four chords to the entire song (Em C D G). It’s really about timing and feel. The recording of Neil Young below says all. I recommend listening and then just play along until you have the chord changes down.
Neil Young Heart of Gold LIVE
This live video recording is one of the best examples of Neil’s greatness. He truly delivers a spectacular performance. A great song that will never loose its power.
In Summary
The song is a classic. You should definitely learn it and make it part of your repertoire. As always, my recommendation is to memorize the chord changes first. Get it so that you can play without thinking. After that, you will enjoy the singing and creativity that comes with every great sing-along and performance.
For another great Neil Young classic, check out this great song, chords, lyrics and amazing video of Neil Young playing, Old Man.
