About “The House Of The Rising Sun”

What key is "The House Of The Rising Sun" in?

"The House Of The Rising Sun" by The Animals is in the key of G with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The 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 "The 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.

What chords are used in "The House Of The Rising Sun"?

This arrangement of "The House Of The Rising Sun" uses 6 chords: A7, Am, Bb, Dm, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "The 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 The Animals can I play here?

Try "THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN", "SEE SEE RIDER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.