House of the Rising Sun — Chords

The Animals
Key A minorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse
Am›C›D›F›Am›C›E›E
The classic 6/8 arpeggio — Am–C–D–F, then Am–C–E turning it back around.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Am×231
C×321
D××132
F134211
E231
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ House of the Rising Sun — FAQ

What key is House of the Rising Sun in?

House of the Rising Sun is in A minor.

What chords does House of the Rising Sun use?

The main progression uses Am, C, D, F, E. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the House of the Rising Sun guitar tone?

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