House of the Rising Sun chords
Its exact origin is unknown, and the earliest known recording dates from the 1930s. The classic minor progression is the best-known arpeggio exercise on guitar.
- Chords
- 5
- Level
- Easy
- Time
- 6/8
How to play it
You need 5 chords: Am, C, D, F and E. The change you'll make most is E to Am, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.
Each box is one bar of 6/8 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.
Questions
What chords are in House of the Rising Sun?
This arrangement uses Am, C, D, F and E.
Is House of the Rising Sun easy to play on guitar?
Fairly. None of the 5 chords needs a full barre, though there are a few more shapes to learn.