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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · C · D · G
Heart of Gold Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · C · D · G
Heart of Gold Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · C · D · G
Heart of Gold Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · C · D · G
Heart of Gold Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · C · D · G
Heart of Gold Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · C · D · G
Heart of Gold Chords – Harmonica
Neil Young’s iconic folk-rock anthem about searching for sincerity and love. Beginner difficulty in the key of Em.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a harmonica holder if you want to play along with the harmonica parts. Keep the strumming gentle and steady throughout.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Em – C
D – G
Em – C – D
G
Em – C (×2)
Verse 2
Em – C – D
G
Em – C – D
G
Em – C (×2)
Instrumental Break
Em – C – D – G (×2)
Verse 3
Em – C – D
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C – D
G – Em – C
Outro
Em – C – D – G
Em – C (×2)
Practice tip: The Em to C to D to G progression repeats throughout the entire song. Master this four-chord cycle and you’ve got the whole song down.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Heart of Gold"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, C, D and G.
Is "Heart of Gold" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Heart of Gold" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Heart of Gold"?
It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1972.