How to play Heart of Gold

Learn the chords, strum & a couple of cool riffs.

Words & chords

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0:00 overview
1:02 chords & chord diagrams
1:43 strum
2:20 how to play intro
4:27 walk down in chorus
5:41 play song

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[eigenhaard]

The best teacher outside of the Netherlands.

[evelynward]

Thank you for providing this wonderful guitar lesson along with the link to print off a PDF copy of the full instructions. I now have my guitar all tuned up and ready to go!😊

[ajetmech]

Thanks Jamie...love the song for my brother and I.

[marianvladescu]

You made me look for my old guitar... Thanks!

[zetalyn]

Whoopee!! I can now play Heart of Gold. Not perfect but am happy with it so far. Would not have done this without you Jamie. Thank you so much, xxxx

[kevinmccormick]

You are a gifted teacher and have such a talent for breaking it down so even relative beginners can actually do this and make it sound like music!! Thanks so much for all you do!!! Love your choice of music as well!!

[treke]

I find it easier when the chords are in (C) the lyric line rather (G) than above, like you did for Four Strong Winds. I've been diggin' Neil for 54 years now. Thanks.

[warrenfoster]

The most clear explanation of how to play this song, no mystification or complexity to dazzle beginner or intermediate players, for perspicuity of wit and brevity of expression you have no equal here on you tube, and absolutely charming as well . Bravo Jamie!

[matthewreid]

Very helpful. Thank you for posting the video and additional info.

[donnaknopp]

Awesome Jamie. I love this song. Thank u!

[deans.]

Thanks Jamie! Love Neil Young and all! of his songs! Take Care!

[teluguguitarist]

Praise the Lord 🙏 sister.You are a great master

[michaelmichaelc]

Great song Jamie .Well taught at a nice easy pace. Great job .Many thanks.

[dianera]

I love this song!! Thank you Jamie!! 💖💖

[rabodhav]

Thanks Jamie. I too am a huge fan. I do play this but yours is a good one. I play it on the keyboard too.

[tsharpe]

Excellent! I love that song and listen to it a lot. Now, I will learn how to play it!

[beckiewrites]

I’ve never heard this song before but I really enjoy your rendition. Thanks fir introducing me to new music and sharing such great lessons!

[davejames]

Jamie for the 14th Feb I love you and your guitar teaching xx

[stubaker]

Great lesson...Im a fan too.."hawks n doves is one my fav. amongst his large library. Buffalo Springfield was good but he was destined to be a solo act. Harvest Moon was exellent also. Thanks Jamie (with no flowers in your hair) keep 'em flyin'!!!

[tkswyub]

Many thanks Jamie...you're wonderful!