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Heart Of Gold

Heart of Gold, released in 1972, is among Neil Youngs most acclaimed songs. He was inspired to write the song following a near-death experience related to back issues. Young aimed to craft something heartfelt and genuine, musing on his search for love and comprehension. The inclusion of the harmonica, played by Young, and backing vocals by James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt added to its warm reception.

Key: E

Introduction:  Em   D   Em  

difficulty
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 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                          G 
And I' m getting old
 Em                       G 
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
 C                          G 
And I' m getting old
{Guitar solo}

 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 keeps me searching for a heart of gold
 C                         G 
And I' m getting old
 Em                             G 
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
 C                        G 
And I' m getting old
{Guitar solo}

 Em                       D         Em 
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
 Em                       G 
I' ve been a miner for a heart of gold
 C                         G 
And I' m getting old
  Riff