PDF Playlist The House of the Rising Sun Listen online The Animals About The House of the Rising Sun "The House of the Rising Sun" is a traditional folk song, sometimes called "Rising Sun Blues". It tells of a life gone wrong in New Orleans; many versions also urge a sibling or parents and children to avoid the same fate. [Intro] Am C D F Am E Am E [Verse 1] Am C D F There is a house in New Orleans Am C E E They call the Risin' Sun Am C D F And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy. Am E Am And God, I know I'm one. [Instrumental] C D F Am E Am E [Verse 2] Am C D F My mother was a tailor. Am C E E She sewed my new blue jeans. Am C D F My father was a gamblin' man It's a good idea to get a hang of all the chords, before you start learning the song itself. If you haven't watched the video yet, you can do so here: Enjoy and practice a lot! Lyrics on the lead sheets have, for the most part, been adapted for modern use. Performers should carefully study and consider how audiences will hear these songs before performing them. In many cases, a pdf of the original sheet music is posted along with the lead sheet. This is an ongoing project. Songs will keep being added to the collection. The House of the Rising Sun Lyrics: There is a house in New Orleans / They call the Rising Sun / And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy / And God, I know I'm one / My mother was a .

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