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Lonnie Donegan
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Key: E minor•
Verse 1
Em
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B
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2

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There is a house
B
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2

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in New Orleans
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F#
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2

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B
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2

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They call the rising sun
Em
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B
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2

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And it's been the ruin of many
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F#
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B
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2

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Em
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B
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Me, poor girl, and me, oh God, poor one
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If I had listened to what
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2

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Em
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my mammy said
F#
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B
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2

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I'd have been at home today
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B
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2

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But being so young and foolish,
Em
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oh Lord
F#
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2

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B
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2

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Em
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C
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I'll let a ram_ bler lead me astray
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Em
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B
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Now go tell, tell my baby sister_
F#
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2

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B
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2

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Please don't do what I have done
Em
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Oh, no, go shun that house
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2

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Em
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in New Or_ leans
F#
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B
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2

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Em
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A calm rising sun_
Interlude 1
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F#
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B
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Em
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B
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D#
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6

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F#
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B
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Em
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B
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2

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Verse 2
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I'm going back to New Orleans
F#
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My race is almost running
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Em
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I'm going to spend the
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rest of my days
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B
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Be_ neath that rising sun_
Em
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Chords

  • Em

  • B

    2

  • F#

    2

  • C

  • D#

    6

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

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

The original key of The House Of The Rising Sun by Lonnie Donegan is E minor.

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

The primary chords used in The House Of The Rising Sun are Em, B, F#, C, D#.

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

No capo is required for this song.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, B, F#, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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

The tempo of The House Of The Rising Sun is approximately 67 beats per minute.

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

You can easily change the key of The 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.

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

Is there a tuner available for The 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 Lonnie Donegan.

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