House Of The Risin Sun

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House of the Risin' Sun (1961) - Bob Dylan
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e|Am-----------------------C----------------------|
B|----1-1-1-1----1-1-1-1----1-1-1-1----1-1-1-1-|
G|----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2----0-0-0-0----0-0-0-0-|
D|----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2-|
A|-0----------0----------3----------3----------|
E|---------------------------------------------|
e|Dm-----------------------F----------------------|
B|----3-3-3-3----3-3-3-3----1-1-1-1----1-1-1-1-|
G|----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2-|
D|-0----------0----------3----------3----------|
A|---------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------|
e|Am-----------------------C----------------------|
B|----1-1-1-1----1-1-1-1----1-1-1-1----1-1-1-1-|
G|----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2----0-0-0-0----0-0-0-0-|
D|----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2-|
A|-0----------0----------3----------3----------|
E|---------------------------------------------|
e|E-----------------------|
B|----0-0-0-0----0-0-0-0-|
G|----0-0-0-0----0-0-0-0-|
D|----2-2-2-2----2-2-2-2-|
A|-----------------------|
E|-0----------0----------|
[Intro]
Am C Dm F Am E Am
[Verse 1]
There Amis a Chouse down in DmNew OrlFeans
They Amcall the CRisin' ESun
And it's Ambeen the Cruin of Dmmany poor giFrl
And Amme, oh EGod, I'm aAm-oneC  Dm  F  E  
[Verse 2]
MAmy motCher was a DmtaylorF  
She sAmewed these Cnew blue jEeans
My Amsweetheart wCas a gamDmbler, LoFrd
AmDown in ENew OrleaAmnsC  Dm  F  E  
[Verse 3]
NoAmw the only tChing a gamblDmer needFs
Is a Amsuitcase Cand a tErunk
And thAme only Ctime he's DmsatisfiedF  
Is wAmhen he's Eon a drAmunkC  Dm  F  E  
[Verse 4]
He Amfills his Cglasses uDmp to the Fbrim
And he'll Ampace the Ccards aroEund
And the oAmnly pleasCure he gDmets out of lFife
Is rAmamblin' frEom town to AmtownC  Dm  F  E  
[Verse 5]
Oh Amtell Cmy baby DmsisterF  
Not tAmo do whaCt I havEe done
But shAmun that hCouse in DmNew OrleanFs
They Amcall the ERisin' AmSunC  Dm  F  E  
[Verse 6]
WelAml, it's oCne foot on tDmhe platfoFrm
And tAmhe other Cfoot on the Etrain
IAm'm goin' Cback to DmNew OrleanFs
To Amwear that Eball and AmchainC  Dm  F  E  
[Verse 7]
I'm aAm-goin' Cback to NDmew OrleanFs
My raAmce is almCost runE  
AmI'm goin' Cback to Dmend my liFfe
DAmown in the REisin' SAmunC  Dm  F  E  
[Verse 8]
ThAmere is a Chouse in NDmew OrleanFs
They Amcall the CRisin' ESun
It's bAmeen the rCuin of mDmany poor gFirl
And Amme, oh EGod, Im a-AmoneC  Dm  F  E  Am  
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The story behind the song

Bob Dylan, a pivotal American singer-songwriter, is celebrated for his sophisticated lyrical techniques that infused folk music with the intellectualism of classic literature and poetry. His work often incorporated political, social, and philosophical influences, challenging pop music norms and resonating with the counterculture. This particular track, appearing on the 1962 release "Talkin' New York, 1962," showcases Dylan's early engagement with traditional folk and blues material, a style that would soon evolve into his distinctive sound. Playing this song connects you to the roots of an artist who profoundly shaped popular culture.

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