The House Of The Rising Sun
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Intro: Am C D F Am E Am E
Am7 C D F
There is a house in New Orleans
Am C E
They call the Rising Sun
Am C D F
And It's been the ruin of many a poor boy
Am E Am C D F Am E Am E
And God, I know, I'm one
Am C D F
My mother was a tailor
Am C E
She sewed my new blue jeans
Am C D F
My father was a gambling man
Am E Am
Down in New Orleans
Interlúde: C D F Am E Am E
Am C D F
And the only things a gambler needs
Am C E
Is a suitcase and a trunk
Am C D F
And the only time he's satisfied
Am E Am C D F Am E Am E
Is when he's all a-drunk
Interlude: Am C D F Am C E Am C D F Am E Am C D F Am E Am E
Am C D F
So mothers, tell your children
Am C E
Not to do what I have done
Am C D F
Spend your life in sin and misery
Am E Am
In the house of the Rising Sun
Am C D F
There is a house in New Orleans,
Am C E
They call the Rising Sun
Am C D F
And It's been the ruin of many a poor boy
Am E Am C D F Am E Am E
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 Am. 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.