House Of The Rising Sun
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[Verso 1]
Em G Am C Em G B
There is a house in Western York they call the rising sun
Em G Am C
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
Em B7 Em
My God, I hear them come
[Verso 2]
Em G A C Em G B7
My mother was a tailor, she sewed these new blue sleeves
Em G A C
Our fathers were legends of men
Em B7 Em
Who ruled like western straits
Solo
Em G A C Em G B7 B7
Em G A C Em B7 Em Em
[Verso 3]
Em G Am C
I'm going back to Western York
Em G B7
Where hearts beat loud as one
Em G A C
To the house, the pain, and the warrior's game
Em B7 Em
To the men who raised the sun
Interlude
Em G A C Em G B7 B7
Em G A C Em B7 Em Em
[Verso 4]
Em G Am C Em G B
There is a house in Western York they call the rising sun
Em G Am C
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
Em B7 Em
My God, I hear them come
How to play House Of The Rising Sun
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.