House Of The Rising Sun

by Southern American Folksong
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Lyrics

There (Em)is a (G)house in (A)New Or (C)leans, they (Em)call the (G)Ris ing (B)Sun.

And it’s (Em)been the (G)ruin of (A)man y a poor (C)boy, and (Em)God, I (B)know I’m (Em)one.

House Of The Rising Sun by Southern American Folksong

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “House Of The Rising Sun”

What key is "House Of The Rising Sun" in?
"House Of The Rising Sun" by Southern American Folksong is in the key of E with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "House Of The Rising Sun" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "House Of The Rising Sun" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "House Of The Rising Sun" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Southern American Folksong can I play here?
Try "Arkansas Traveler", "Wayfaring Stranger", "Wondrous Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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