House Of The Rising Sun Lyrics
The Animals
Lyrics
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
My mother was a tailor
She sewed my new blue jeans
My father was a gamblin' man
Down in New Orleans
Now the only thing a gambler needs
Is a suitcase and trunk
And the only time he's satisfied
Is when he's all drunk
Oh mother, tell your children
Not to do what I have done
Spend your lives in sin and misery
In the House of the Rising Sun
Well, I got one foot on the platform
The other foot on the train
I'm goin' back to New Orleans
To wear that ball and chain
Well, 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
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Animals' classic "House of the Rising Sun" was released in 1964 and appeared on their debut album The Animals. Written by folk singers Dave Van Ronk and Bob Dylan, the song is about a life of sin in New Orleans.
It has been covered by countless artists over the years, with the original version becoming one of the most popular songs of all time. The band's lineup included Eric Burdon (lead vocals), Alan Price (keyboards), Chas Chandler (bass guitar), Hilton Valentine (guitar) and John Steel (drums). The song's lyrics tell of an unnamed person who goes down to the House of the Rising Sun, a place where they can find redemption from their troubled past. The song quickly became a hit and remains a timeless classic.