Traditional folk song First published in 1925 Unknown originator First lines in the song: There is a house in New Orleans They call the Rising Sun And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy And God, I know I'm one Download The House of the Rising Sun guitar tab and notes (pdf) tabs tabs & notes Listen
Lyrics on the lead sheets have, for the most part, been adapted for modern use. Performers should carefully study and consider how audiences will hear these songs before performing them. In many cases, a pdf of the original sheet music is posted along with the lead sheet. This is an ongoing project. Songs will keep being added to the collection. Expand. House of the Rising Sun Lyrics: There is a house down in New Orleans / They call the Rising Sun. / And it's been the ruin of many a-poor girl / And me—oh, God—I'm one / My mother was a . 22 346 107 199 184 202 433 26