The Needle and the Damage Done by Neil Young
Key: G · 108 BPM · 4/4
The Needle and the Damage Done by Neil Young is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: D-G-C-E. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | D-G-C-E |
| Capo 3 | E | B-E-A-C# |
| Capo 5 | D | A-D-G-B |
| Capo 7 | C | G-C-F-A |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:05 G
- 0:09 C
- 0:14 E
- 0:18 D
- 0:20 C
- 0:23 G
- 0:27 C
- 0:30 F
- 0:32 E
- 0:36 Em
- 0:36 D
- 0:41 G
- 0:46 C
- 0:48 F
- 0:50 Em
- 0:55 D
- 0:58 C
- 0:59 G
- 1:04 C
- 1:09 E
- 1:13 D
- 1:17 G
- 1:20 Gm
- 1:22 C
- 1:24 F
- 1:26 Em
- 1:28 E
- 1:31 D
- 1:35 G
- 1:40 C
- 1:42 F
- 1:44 Bm7
- 1:46 Em
- 1:49 D
- 1:51 Dsus4
- 1:53 G
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Needle and the Damage Done in?
The Needle and the Damage Done is in G major.
What chords does The Needle and the Damage Done use?
The core of The Needle and the Damage Done cycles through D, G, C, E (4 chords).
What is the tempo of The Needle and the Damage Done?
The Needle and the Damage Done runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does The Needle and the Damage Done use?
The Needle and the Damage Done follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for The Needle and the Damage Done?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.