House of the Rising Sun Guitar Chords in the Key of G Minor

Traditional · Key of G Minor · Public domain

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House of the Rising Sun in G Minor

This is House of the Rising Sun moved from A Minor to the key of G Minor, with every chord already worked out. In this key the song uses Gm, Bb, C, Eb, D7. If you would rather keep open chord shapes and still sound in G Minor, play it capo 3 with the Em shapes, or capo 5 with the Dm shapes.

The story behind the song and tips for playing it are on the main House of the Rising Sun chords and lyrics page. Other easy guitar keys: key of A Minor, key of B Minor, key of D Minor, key of E Minor.

Chords in This Song (Key of G Minor)

Gm · Bb · C · Eb · D7

Tap any chord for its diagram, other voicings, and the notes inside it.

Questions About House of the Rising Sun

What are the chords to House of the Rising Sun in G Minor?

In the key of G Minor, House of the Rising Sun uses 5 chords: Gm, Bb, C, Eb and D7. The chords sit over the words in the chart above, and tapping a chord name under Chords in This Song opens its diagram.

What is the easiest key to play House of the Rising Sun on guitar?

This chart is in the key of G Minor. The other easy guitar keys for it are the key of A Minor, key of B Minor, key of D Minor, key of E Minor, each with the whole song rewritten. Pick the key whose chords you know, or the one that sits best for the singers: all twelve are one tap away at the top of the chart, with capo options for keeping the open shapes.

Is House of the Rising Sun free to print and perform?

Yes. The words and the melody of House of the Rising Sun are in the public domain, which is why the full lyrics and chords are published here. You can print this sheet, hand it out, and perform or record the song anywhere without a license.

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