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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 E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Em  G  A  C 
Em  B  Em  B


There EmIs AG House IAn New OrleaCns
They EmCall The G"RisinBg SunB"
And It's EmBeen TheG Ruin OAf Many 
A Poor BoyC​
And EmGod, IB Know, I'mEm OneG  

A  C  Em  B  Em  B


My EmMotherG Was AA TailorC 
She EmSewed MyG New BluBe JeaBns 
My EmFatherG Was AA GambliCng Man
EmDown InB New OEmrleaGns.A  

C  Em  B  Em  B



Now The EmOnlyG Thing AA GamblerC Needs 
Is A EmSuitcaseG And BA TruBnk 
And The EmOnlyG Time,A He's SatisCfied,
Is EmWhen He'sB On AEm DruGnk         

A  C  Em  B  Em  B



EmAm  G C A  EC   %  
Em  G  A  C 
Em  B 
Em  G    A  C 
Em  B  Em  B



Oh, EmMotherG, Tell Your ChAildren C​
Not To EmDo WhatG I HavBe DonBe 
EmSpend YourG Lives IAn Sin And MiCsery
In The EmHouse OfB RisingEm SunG  

A  C  Em  B  Em  B



Well, I Got EmOne FootG On The 
APlatform   C​
The EmOther FootG On The BTrainB 
I'm EmGoingG Back TAo New OrleaCns 
To EmWear ThatB Ball AndEm ChaGin

 A  C  Em  B  Em  B


Well, There EmIs AG House In 
ANew OrleansC 
They EmCall The G"RisinBg SunB" 
And It's EmBeen TheG Ruin OAf Many 
A Poor CBoy
And EmGod, IB7 Know, I'Emm OnGe

A  C7  Em  B7

Em  Am  Em  Am  Em  Am 
Em  Am  Em  Am  Em
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for House Of The Rising Sun?

The chords for House Of The Rising Sun are: Em, G, A, C, B, B7, C7, Am

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: Em, G, A, C, B, B7, C7, Am

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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