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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Em
After the Gold Rush Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Em
After the Gold Rush Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Em
After the Gold Rush Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Em
After the Gold Rush Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Em
After the Gold Rush Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Em
After the Gold Rush Chords – Harmonica
Neil Young’s haunting, dreamlike ballad from his 1970 album. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chord shapes as written for the original recording key, or play without a capo for the key of D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – G – D
A – D
D – G
A – D
D – G
A – D
D – G – A (×2)
Chorus
D – G
A – D
D – G
A – D
Verse 2
D – G
D – A
D – G
A – D
D – G
A – D
Chorus
D – G
A – D
D – G
A – D
Verse 3
D – G – D
A – D
D – G
A – D
D – G
A – D
D – G – A – D (×2)
Chorus
D – G
A – D
D – G
A – D
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (D, G, A). Practice the D to G transition, as it happens frequently, and strum slowly to match the song’s melancholic pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "After the Gold Rush"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Em.
Is "After the Gold Rush" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "After the Gold Rush" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "After the Gold Rush"?
It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1970.