Page 15 - Guitar Book

Wow, we’re really getting there now!! Here’s a song for you to try with a minor
chord. The minor chord we are using is A minor (Am) and is a very common
chord is so many genres. Our song here is the old 60’s classic by the Animals
which was a folk style song adapted to the pop culture of the time.

House of the Rising Sun

Am C D F
There is a house in New Orleans

Am C E
They call the Rising Sun

Am C D F
And Its been the ruin of many young poor boy

Am E Am
In God, I know, I’m one

Am C D F
My mother was a tailor

Am C E
Sewed my new blue jeans

Am C D F
My father was a gambling man

Am E Am
Down in New Orleans

Have a go at this song but be aware you may have a little trouble with one of
the chords. That chord is ‘F’. This chord is a problem to many people due to its
shape. Personally, I have found it to be one of the best chords in my arsenal as
it is adaptable across the fretboard. Do persevere with it. You will get there.

Again, it is good practice to see if you can spot minor chords in songs in your
music collection

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