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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.
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