House of The Rising Sun (Strummer) – The Animals – Guitar Tutorial

Artist: The Animals
Genres: Rock, Folk
Decades: 60's

House of The Rising Sun (Strummer) Chords:

Strumming Pattern:

1 + a 2 + a

Time Signature

66 bpm

Difficulty: Beginner

This lesson offers a simplified strumming version of House of the Rising Sun, so you can enjoy this timeless tune without needing to fingerpick. You’ll learn the full chord progression and how to use a flowing strum to capture the song’s haunting feel. A great entry point into classic folk-rock.