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Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · D · F · E
One of the most famous arpeggiated songs in rock history. A perfect introduction to fingerpicking and arpeggios.
Arpeggio Pattern (6/8 Time)
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Tip: Fingerpick this song instead of strumming. Play each chord as a broken arpeggio: bass note, then three ascending strings. Count in 6/8 time.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am C D F Am
There is a house in New Orleans,
C E
They call the Rising Sun.
Am C D F
And it’s been the ruin of many a poor boy,
Am E Am
And God I know I’m one.
Verse 2
Am C D F Am
My mother was a tailor,
C E
She sewed my new blue jeans.
Am C D F Am
My father was a gamblin’ man
E Am
Down in New Orleans.