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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
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Bm
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F#
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F#
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Verse 1

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There is a house in New Orleans
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They call the Rising Sun
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And it's been the ruin
D
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of many poor soul
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And, Lord, my father's one
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My mother, she's a tailor
Verse 2

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She sews those new blue jeans
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To keep my gambling father drunk
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Deep down in New Orleans
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It's
Verse 3
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a happy happy happy
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happy fun day day
Interlude 1
Verse 4

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Like a bird flying over forest fire
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My father feels the heat be
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neath his wings
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And in debt he leaves for another

town
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Where he gambles and,
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drunk, he still drinks
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My mother hides
Verse 5
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from pleasure
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And thinks of Father on her knees
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Lifted in the arms of God
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Away from New Orleans
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Happy happy happy happy
Verse 6
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fun day day
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Happy happy happy happy fun day day
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • E

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of House Of The Rising Sun?

The original key of House Of The Rising Sun by Alt-J is D major.

What are the main chords for House Of The Rising Sun?

The primary chords used in House Of The Rising Sun are D, Bm, G, F#, E.

Do I need a capo to play House Of The Rising Sun?

No capo is required for this song.

Is House Of The Rising Sun beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Bm, G, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of House Of The Rising Sun?

The tempo of House Of The Rising Sun is approximately 29 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for House Of The Rising Sun?

You can easily change the key of House Of The Rising Sun using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for House Of The Rising Sun?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for House Of The Rising Sun. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for House Of The Rising Sun?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Alt-J.

Can I save House Of The Rising Sun to play later?

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