“House Of The Rising Sun Lyrics” is a traditional folk song that became one of the most famous recordings through The Animals’ powerful 1964 version. The song tells a dark and emotional story about regret, hardship, gambling, sin, and a troubled life in New Orleans. Its haunting lyrics and memorable melody have made it a timeless classic that continues to connect with listeners across generations. The song is especially known for its emotional warning about the consequences of destructive choices and a life filled with misery.
Song Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Song Title | House of the Rising Sun |
| Artist | The Animals |
| Release Date | June 19, 1964 |
| Recorded | May 18, 1964 |
| Genre | Folk Rock, Blues Rock |
| Lead Vocalist | Eric Burdon |
| Guitar | Hilton Valentine |
| Organ | Alan Price |
| Bass | Chas Chandler |
| Drums | John Steel |
| Producer | Mickie Most |
| Songwriter | Traditional, arranged by Alan Price |
| Album | The Animals |
| UK Version Length | 4:29 |
| US Edited Version | 2:58 |
| B-Side | Talkin’ ’bout You |
| Label | Columbia Graphophone / MGM |
House Of The Rising Sun Lyrics
❤️🏠 There is a house in New Orleans
🌅 They call the Rising Sun ☀️
💔 And it’s been the ruin of many a poor boy
🙏 Dear God, I know I was one 😔
🧵👩 My mother was a tailor
👖 She sewed my new blue jeans 💙
🎲 And my father was a gamblin’ man
🌃 Way down in New Orleans 🌆
🎰 And the only thing a gambler needs
🧳 Is a suitcase and a trunk
🍺 And the only time he’s satisfied
😵 Is when he’s a drunk
❤️🩹 Oh, mother, tell your children 👩👧👦
🙏 Not to do what I have done 😔
💔 To spend your lives in sin and misery 😢
🏠 In the house of the rising sun 🌅☀️
🚉 I got one foot on the platform
🚂 And another on the train
🔙 And I’m going back to New Orleans 🌆
⛓️ To wear that ball and chain 😔
🏠 There is a house in New Orleans 🌃
🌅 They call the Rising Sun ☀️
💔 And it’s been the ruin of many a poor boy
🙏 Dear God, I know I was one 😢
🙏💔 Dear God, I know I was the one 😔
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