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I observed the Austin Texas video of Neil in 1999 good and after me there is a little riff
(actually the intro) that makes this song very beautiful. During the song it sounds very good
if you repeat the hammer-ons like the intro. Certainly during the chorus. eg. after the
"When the one who's coming arrives here at last" part.
TUNING: Dropped standard (DGCFAD). Sounds good with normal tuning as well.
CHORDS:
      Cx32010
      G320003
      Dxx0232
   D/F#200232
    Am7x02010
     Em022000
INTRO:
??? C??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???D/F#?? ?  C??? G??? D??? C  
D|-------------------------------------|---------0(h)2---|---Play-the---------|
B|-------------------------------------|--0------0(h)3---|--------beginning---|
F|--0---0------0---0---0----0---0---0--|--0--0---0(h)2---|---of-the-verse-----|
C|--0-h-2------2---0-h-2----2---0-h-2--|-----0---0(h)0---|-------with-the-----|
G|--3---3------3---3---3----3---3---3--|-----0-----------|---above-chords-----|
D|-(0)-(0)-----0--(0)-(0)--(0)-(0)-(0)-|-----------------|--------------------|
VERSE:
When the Cred sun Gsets on the DRailroad Ctown,
And the bDars begin to Am7laugh with the hGappy sCound;
I'll still be hGere right bDy your sCide,
There'll nDot be anyAm7one in my Gheart but Cyou.
CHORUS:
And the Ddreams that you have, they Gwon't let you Cdown,
If you Djust follow Emon 'cause you Cknow where Dthey're Cfound;
The Dwell will be flowing and the Gwords will come Cfast,
                  D         Em            C    D         CPLAY INTRO HERE
When the one who's coming arrives here at last.
VERSE:
On the Cgrassy Ghill of the DRailroad Ctown,
Where we Dcut through Am7the fences and Gover the Ccrown
Where tChe wind was Gblowing right Dthrough your Chair,
I Ddreamt that my Am7mommy and dGaddy were Cthere.
Chorus:
And the Ddreams that you have, they Gwon't let you Cdown,
If you Djust follow Emon 'cause you Cknow where Dthey're Cfound;
The Dwell will be flowing and the Gwords will come Cfast,
                  D         Em            C    D         CPLAY INTRO HERE
When the one who's coming arrives here at last.
SOLO
VERSE:
When the Cred sun Gsets on the DRailroad Ctown,
And the bDars begin to Am7laugh with the hGappy sCound;
I'll still be hGere right bDy your sCide,
There'll nDot be anyAm7one in my Gheart but Cyou.

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The story behind the song

Neil Young is known for his deeply personal lyrics and distinctive high tenor voice, often blending folk, rock, and country influences. "Red Sun" comes from his album Silver & Gold. It offers a glimpse into the heartfelt and introspective style that defines much of his work. Playing this song can feel like stepping into a quiet, reflective moment.

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Red Sun

by Neil Young

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

Am7

I observed the Austin Texas video of Neil in 1999 good and after me there is a little riff

(actually the intro) that makes this song very beautiful. During the song it sounds very good

if you repeat the hammer-ons like the intro. Certainly during the chorus. eg. after the

"When the one who's coming arrives here at last" part.

TUNING: Dropped standard (DGCFAD). Sounds good with normal tuning as well.

CHORDS:

x32010

320003

xx0232

D/F#

200232

Am7

x02010

022000

INTRO:

C D/F# C G D C

??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ????? ? ??? ??? ???

D|-------------------------------------|---------0(h)2---|---Play-the---------|

B|-------------------------------------|--0------0(h)3---|--------beginning---|

F|--0---0------0---0---0----0---0---0--|--0--0---0(h)2---|---of-the-verse-----|

C|--0-h-2------2---0-h-2----2---0-h-2--|-----0---0(h)0---|-------with-the-----|

G|--3---3------3---3---3----3---3---3--|-----0-----------|---above-chords-----|

D|-(0)-(0)-----0--(0)-(0)--(0)-(0)-(0)-|-----------------|--------------------|

VERSE:

C G D C

When the red sun sets on the Railroad town,

D Am7 G C

And the bars begin to laugh with the happy sound;

G D C

I'll still be here right by your side,

D Am7 G C

There'll not be anyone in my heart but you.

CHORUS:

D G C

And the dreams that you have, they won't let you down,

D Em C D C

If you just follow on 'cause you know where they're found;

D G C

The well will be flowing and the words will come fast,

D Em C D C

PLAY INTRO HERE

When the one who's coming arrives here at last.

VERSE:

C G D C

On the grassy hill of the Railroad town,

D Am7 G C

Where we cut through the fences and over the crown

C G D C

Where the wind was blowing right through your hair,

D Am7 G C

I dreamt that my mommy and daddy were there.

Chorus:

D G C

And the dreams that you have, they won't let you down,

D Em C D C

If you just follow on 'cause you know where they're found;

D G C

The well will be flowing and the words will come fast,

D Em C D C

PLAY INTRO HERE

When the one who's coming arrives here at last.

SOLO

VERSE:

C G D C

When the red sun sets on the Railroad town,

D Am7 G C

And the bars begin to laugh with the happy sound;

G D C

I'll still be here right by your side,

D Am7 G C

There'll not be anyone in my heart but you.

About Red Sun Chords by Neil Young

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