House of the Rising Sun (Traditional)
No lyrics here
Copyright rules mean this note has chords and structure only — pull the words up separately (Spotify/lyric site) while you play.
Song Info
- Artist: Traditional (best known via The Animals)
- Key: A minor
- Capo: none
- Difficulty: Intermediate — arpeggiated picking pattern across 6 chords
Chords Used
Am, C, D, F, E, E7
Song Structure & Chord Progression
- Verse (loop): Am – C – D – F – Am – C – E – E
- Whole song is essentially this 8-bar loop repeated, with dynamics building on later verses.
No chorus, no bridge — traditional song form, just the same verse loop repeated throughout.
Picking Pattern
Classic arpeggiated fingerpicking — pick through each chord’s notes in a steady rolling pattern (low string to high) rather than strumming. Each chord gets a full bar. Practice the pattern on Am alone first, then move through the progression slowly.
Practice Notes
- Can play through with this chord sheet
- Arpeggio pattern feels smooth on one chord
- Can play the full loop without looking
- Can sing + play together
Practice Log
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