Heart of Gold Chords

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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · C · D · G

Heart of Gold Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
I want to live, I want to give
D G
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
Em C D
It’s these expressions I never give
G
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Verse 2

 
Em C D
I’ve been to Hollywood, I’ve been to Redwood
G
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
Em C D
I’ve been in my mind, it’s such a fine line
G
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Instrumental Break

 
EmCDG
EmCDG
 

Verse 3

 
Em C D
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
G Em
And it’s been a long time since I’ve known
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em
You keep me searching and I’m growing old
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em C
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
 

Outro

 
EmCDG
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
Heart of gold
 

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.

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Ctap to play
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · C · D · G

Heart of Gold Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
I want to live, I want to give
D G
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
Em C D
It’s these expressions I never give
G
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Verse 2

 
Em C D
I’ve been to Hollywood, I’ve been to Redwood
G
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
Em C D
I’ve been in my mind, it’s such a fine line
G
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Instrumental Break

 
EmCDG
EmCDG
 

Verse 3

 
Em C D
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
G Em
And it’s been a long time since I’ve known
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em
You keep me searching and I’m growing old
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em C
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
 

Outro

 
EmCDG
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
Heart of gold
 

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.

Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · C · D · G

Heart of Gold Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
I want to live, I want to give
D G
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
Em C D
It’s these expressions I never give
G
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Verse 2

 
Em C D
I’ve been to Hollywood, I’ve been to Redwood
G
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
Em C D
I’ve been in my mind, it’s such a fine line
G
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Instrumental Break

 
EmCDG
EmCDG
 

Verse 3

 
Em C D
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
G Em
And it’s been a long time since I’ve known
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em
You keep me searching and I’m growing old
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em C
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
 

Outro

 
EmCDG
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
Heart of gold
 

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.

Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · C · D · G

Heart of Gold Chords – Banjo

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
I want to live, I want to give
D G
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
Em C D
It’s these expressions I never give
G
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Verse 2

 
Em C D
I’ve been to Hollywood, I’ve been to Redwood
G
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
Em C D
I’ve been in my mind, it’s such a fine line
G
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Instrumental Break

 
EmCDG
EmCDG
 

Verse 3

 
Em C D
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
G Em
And it’s been a long time since I’ve known
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em
You keep me searching and I’m growing old
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em C
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
 

Outro

 
EmCDG
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
Heart of gold
 

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.

Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · C · D · G

Heart of Gold Chords – Mandolin

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
I want to live, I want to give
D G
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
Em C D
It’s these expressions I never give
G
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Verse 2

 
Em C D
I’ve been to Hollywood, I’ve been to Redwood
G
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
Em C D
I’ve been in my mind, it’s such a fine line
G
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Instrumental Break

 
EmCDG
EmCDG
 

Verse 3

 
Em C D
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
G Em
And it’s been a long time since I’ve known
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em
You keep me searching and I’m growing old
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em C
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
 

Outro

 
EmCDG
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
Heart of gold
 

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.

Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
I want to live, I want to give
D G
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
Em C D
It’s these expressions I never give
G
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Verse 2

 
Em C D
I’ve been to Hollywood, I’ve been to Redwood
G
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
Em C D
I’ve been in my mind, it’s such a fine line
G
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
And I’m getting old
 

Instrumental Break

 
EmCDG
EmCDG
 

Verse 3

 
Em C D
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
G Em
And it’s been a long time since I’ve known
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em
You keep me searching and I’m growing old
C D
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
G Em C
I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold
 

Outro

 
EmCDG
Em C
And I’m getting old
Em C
Heart of gold
 

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.