The House Of The Rising Sun

by The Animals

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There (Dm)is

a (F)house

in (G)New

Or (Bb)leans

they (Dm)call

the (F)Ris

ing (A7)Sun.

And it’s (Dm)been

the (F)ruin

of (G)man y a poor (Bb)boy,

and (Dm)God,

I (A7)know

I’m (Dm)one.

My (Dm)moth

er (F)was

a (Bb)tai lor,

needs is a (Dm)sewed

my (F)new

blue (A7)jeans.

and My (Dm)fa

ther (F)was

a (Bb)gam

blin’ is man

is (Dm)down

in (A7)New

Or (Dm)leans.

Now, the (Dm)on

ly (F)thing

a (Bb)tai lor,

needs is a (Dm)suit

case (F)and

a (A7)trunk,

and My (Dm)on

ly (F)time

he’ll (Bb)gam

blin’ is man

is (Dm)when

he’s (A7)all

a (Dm)drunk.

Now, the

Oh!

(Dm)moth er,

(F)tell

your (G)chil dren

not to (Dm)do

what (F)I

have (A7)done:

(Dm)Spend

your (F)lives

in (G)sin and mis er (Bb)y in the (Dm)house of the (A7)Ris

ing (Dm)Sun.

Well, I’ve got (Dm)one

foot (F)on

the (Bb)plat form,

leans

the (Dm)oth er foot (F)on

the (A7)train.

I’m it’s (Dm)go

ing (F)back

to (Bb)New Or a poor leans

to (Dm)wear

that (A7)ball

and (Dm)chain.

Well, there (Dm)is

a (F)house

in (Bb)New Or

leans

they (Dm)call er the (F)Ris

ing (A7)Sun.

I’m it’s (Dm)been

the (F)ruin

of (Bb)New Or a poor leans

and (Dm)God,

I (A7)know

I’m (Dm)one.

Well, there

The House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 72 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The House Of The Rising Sun" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The House Of The Rising Sun"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "The House Of The Rising Sun" use?
Just 5 chords: A7, Bb, Dm, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Animals songs work for kids?
Try "The House Of The Rising Sun", "SEE SEE RIDER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.