Key: G · BPM: 119 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, D, C, Em
[Intro] G D C G [Verse] G When I was a little boy D Pulled my wagon all through the town D Went fishin' at the mill C G Got home before the streetlights came on [Verse] G Out behind my house D I used to go back to the railroad track D Put my ear down on the rail C G Listen for the train to come back [Verse] G I was almost in my teens D Mom and Daddy went their separate ways D My brother stayed when we left that day C G Heading west to find the good old days [Chorus] D C G Good old days, good old days D C G Headin' West to find the good old days D C Em D N.C. Riding with mommy in her little car [Interlude] G [Bridge] D C G Sometimes it feels alright D C G Livin' in a western town D C Em D Mommy got me my first guitar [Solo] G D C G [Chorus] D C G Good old days, good old days D C G Headin' West to find the good old days D C Em D N.C. Riding with mommy in her little car [Outro] G D C G
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 29th of October 2021, the track was released.
Track Info
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- Song: Heading West
- Artist: Neil Young
- Written by Neil Young
- Produced by Neil Young & Niko Bolas
- Album: Barn
- Released Date: 29 October 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: G, D, C, Em
- BPM: 119
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 320003 D – xx0232 C – x32010 Em – 022000 | G – 0232 D – 2220 C – 0003 Em – 0402 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Heading West in?
Heading West is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Heading West?
You need G, D, C, Em to play Heading West by Neil Young.
Do I need a capo for Heading West?
No capo is needed to play Heading West by Neil Young.
How hard is Heading West to play on guitar?
Heading West by Neil Young is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.