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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "House Of The Rising Sun" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 138 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “House Of The Rising Sun”

Can I play "House Of The Rising Sun" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "House Of The Rising Sun" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "House Of The Rising Sun" by Southern American Folksong played in?
House Of The Rising Sun is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "House Of The Rising Sun"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "House Of The Rising Sun" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "House Of The Rising Sun"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "House Of The Rising Sun"?
"House Of The Rising Sun" was originally performed by Southern American Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Southern American Folksong can I play here?
Try "Arkansas Traveler", "Wayfaring Stranger", "Wondrous Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "House Of The Rising Sun"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "House Of The Rising Sun" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "House Of The Rising Sun"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "House Of The Rising Sun" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.