Verse 1 (1 strum on each):
EmGBmEmGBm
There is a house in New Orleans. They call the rising sun
EmGBmEmGBm
And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy. And god, I know I'm one
Verse 2 (1 strum on each):
EmGBm
I cried to my daddy on the telephone, how long now?
EmGBm
Until the clouds unroll and you come down, the line went
EmGBm
But the shadow still remains since your descent, you descent
InstrumentalVerse 2 x1(strumming to the rhythm)
Bridge :
Boom, cha, hey!
Chorus:
EmGEmG
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
Em
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
EmGEmG
The saints are coming, the saints are coming
Em
I say no matter how I try, I realise there's no reply
Instrumental
Solo
Verse 3:
EmGBmA drowning sorrow floods the deepest grief, how long now?
EmGBm
Until a weather change condemns belief, how long now?
EmGBm
When the nightwatchman lets in the thief, whats wrong now?
Bridge x1
Chorus x2 (on repeat, last line x3)
Outro (1 strum): Em
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.