Neil Young's Heart of Gold

Ponce de León set sail with Neil Young

Looking for a heart of gold.

León’s compass led the way,

Neil’s music tamed the seas.

Neither saw the shore ahead

But were confident in dreams.

Years passed, age betook them

But they grew young again once more

The fountain of youth was but

A side stop on their journey

Sirens, serpents guarding ways

Were no match for them

For, Young, with his voice

Was part siren himself

And León had much more

Tenacity than any serpent.

Egos, however, proved to be

The greatest obstacle.

Neil believed guitar would find the heart of gold

Where León saw only navigation.

Thus they split and took up different ships

But where they went we’ll never know.

Some say both grew old with dignity

And found that to be the heart of gold.

Others say the ocean waves

Are strums from Neil’s guitar.

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