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House Of The Rising Sun

The Animals

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Cm  D#  F  G# 
Cm  G  Cm  G


There CmIs AD# House InF New OrleanG#s
They CmCall The D#"RisingG Sun"G​
And It's CmBeen TheD# Ruin OfF Many 
A Poor BoyG#​
And CmGod, IG Know, I'mCm OneD#  

F  G#  Cm  G  Cm  G


My CmMotherD# Was AF Tailor G#​
She CmSewed MyD# New BlueG JeanGs 
My CmFatherD# Was AF GamblinG#g Man
CmDown InG New OCmrleaD#ns. F 

G#  Cm  G  Cm  G



Now The CmOnlyD# Thing AF Gambler G#Needs 
Is A CmSuitcaseD# And AG TrunGk 
And The CmOnlyD# Time, FHe's SatisfG#ied,
Is CmWhen He'sG On ACm DruD#nk         

F  G#  Cm  G  Cm  G



CmAm  D# C  F E G#  %  
Cm  D#  F  G# 
Cm  G 
Cm  D#    F  G# 
Cm  G  Cm  G



Oh, CmMotherD#, Tell Your ChiFldren  G#​
Not To CmDo WhatD# I HaveG DoneG 
CmSpend YourD# Lives InF Sin And MisG#ery
In The CmHouse OfG RisingCm SunD#  

F  G#  Cm  G  Cm  G



Well, I Got CmOne FootD# On The 
FPlatform   G#​
The CmOther FootD# On The TGrain G​
I'm CmGoingD# Back ToF New OrleanG#s 
To CmWear ThatG Ball AndCm ChaD#in

 F  G#  Cm  G  Cm  G


Well, There CmIs AD# House In 
FNew OrleansG# 
They CmCall The D#"RisingG Sun"G 
And It's CmBeen TheD# Ruin OfF Many 
A Poor G#Boy
And CmGod, IG7 Know, I'Cmm OnD#e

F  G#7  Cm  G7

Cm  Fm  Cm  Fm  Cm  Fm 
Cm  Fm  Cm  Fm  Cm
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for House Of The Rising Sun?

The chords for House Of The Rising Sun are: Cm, D#, F, G#, G, G7, G#7, Fm

What is the original key of House Of The Rising Sun?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing House Of The Rising Sun?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play House Of The Rising Sun in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can House Of The Rising Sun be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play House Of The Rising Sun on ukulele?

Chord House Of The Rising Sun can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in House Of The Rising Sun?

House Of The Rising Sun uses 8 chords: Cm, D#, F, G#, G, G7, G#7, Fm

What is the easiest way to play House Of The Rising Sun?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was House Of The Rising Sun released in?

House Of The Rising Sun was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for House Of The Rising Sun?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch House Of The Rising Sun to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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