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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 D

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


There DmIs AF House IGn New OrleaA#ns
They DmCall The F"RisinAg SunA"
And It's DmBeen TheF Ruin OGf Many 
A Poor BoyA#​
And DmGod, IA Know, I'mDm OneF  

G  A#  Dm  A  Dm  A


My DmMotherF Was GA TailorA# 
She DmSewed MyF New BluAe JeaAns 
My DmFatherF Was GA GambliA#ng Man
DmDown InA New ODmrleaFns.G  

A#  Dm  A  Dm  A



Now The DmOnlyF Thing GA GamblerA# Needs 
Is A DmSuitcaseF And AA TruAnk 
And The DmOnlyF Time,G He's SatisA#fied,
Is DmWhen He'sA On ADm DruFnk         

G  A#  Dm  A  Dm  A



DmAm  F C G  EA#   %  
Dm  F  G  A# 
Dm  A 
Dm  F    G  A# 
Dm  A  Dm  A



Oh, DmMotherF, Tell Your ChGildren A#​
Not To DmDo WhatF I HavAe DonAe 
DmSpend YourF Lives IGn Sin And MiA#sery
In The DmHouse OfA RisingDm SunF  

G  A#  Dm  A  Dm  A



Well, I Got DmOne FootF On The 
GPlatform   A#​
The DmOther FootF On The ATrainA 
I'm DmGoingF Back TGo New OrleaA#ns 
To DmWear ThatA Ball AndDm ChaFin

 G  A#  Dm  A  Dm  A


Well, There DmIs AF House In 
GNew OrleansA# 
They DmCall The F"RisinAg SunA" 
And It's DmBeen TheF Ruin OGf Many 
A Poor A#Boy
And DmGod, IA7 Know, I'Dmm OnFe

G  A#7  Dm  A7

Dm  Gm  Dm  Gm  Dm  Gm 
Dm  Gm  Dm  Gm  Dm
Also available in: Am (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for House Of The Rising Sun?

The chords for House Of The Rising Sun are: Dm, F, G, A#, A, A7, A#7, Gm

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: Dm, F, G, A#, A, A7, A#7, Gm

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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