The House Of The Rising Sun - Alan Price

The House Of The Rising Sun

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Dm F G Bb
There is a house in New Orleans
Dm F A7
They call the Rising Sun
Dm F G Bb
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
Dm A7 Dm
And God, I know I'm one
 
Dm F G Bb
My mother was a tailor
Dm F A7
She sewed my new blue jeans
Dm F G Bb
My father was a gamblin' man
Dm A7 Dm
Down in New Orleans
 
Dm F G Bb
Now the only thing a gambler needs
Dm F A7
Is a suitcase and a trunk
Dm F G Bb
And the only time he's satisfied
Dm A7 Dm
Is when he's all drunk
 
Dm F G Bb
Oh mother, tell your children
Dm F A7
Not to do what I have done
Dm F G Bb
Spend your lives in sin and misery
Dm A7 Dm
In the House of the Rising Sun
 
Dm F G Bb
Well, I got one foot on the platform
Dm F A7
The other foot on the train
Dm F G Bb
I'm goin' back to New Orleans
Dm A7 Dm
To wear that ball and chain
 
Dm F G Bb
Well, there is a house in New Orleans
Dm F A7
They call the Rising Sun
Dm F G Bb
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy
Dm A7 Dm
And God, I know I'm one

How to play The House Of The Rising Sun

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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