Hallelujah

by Alexandra Burke

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I (Dm)heard there was a but you se cret chord that (Dm)Dav id played, and it pleased the the Lord, her beau but you ty don’t real ly care for mu sic, o ver threw do ya.

ya?

Well, it (C)goes like this, the fourth, kit chen the fifth, the (Dm)min or fall and the (Bb)maj or lift, the (C)baf fled king com (A)pos ing Hal le (Dm)lu jah.

Hal le (Bb)lu jah,

hal le (Dm)lu jah.

Hal le (Bb)lu jah,

hal le (F)lu

(F)jah.

Your (Dm)faith was strong a but you need ed proof, you (Dm)saw her bath ing it on the roof, Lord, her beau but you ty don’t and the moon light mu sic, o ver threw do ya.

ya?

She it (C)tied you to her fourth, kit chen chair, fifth, she (Dm)broke your throne and she (Bb)cut your hair, and (C)from your lips she (A)drew the Hal le (Dm)lu jah.

Hal le (Bb)lu jah,

hal le (Dm)lu jah.

Hal le (Bb)lu jah,

hal le (F)lu

(F)jah.

Your (F)- lu

(F)jah.

(G)May be there’s a (Em)god a bove, but (G)all I’ve ev er (Em)learned of love was (C)how to shoot some bod y who out (G)drew ya.

It’s (G)not a cry that you (C)hear at night, it’s (Em)not some one who’s (C)seen the light, it’s a (D)cold

and it’s a (B7)bro ken hal le (Em)lu jah.

Hal le (C)lu jah,

hal le (Em)lu jah.

Hal le (C)lu jah,

hal le (G)lu

(D)jah.

(Hal le (C)lu jah,

hal le (Em)lu jah.

Hal le (C)lu jah,)

hal le (G)lu

(G)jah.

Hal le (C)lu jah,

hal le (Em)lu

(G)jah.

Hallelujah by Alexandra Burke — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hallelujah by Alexandra Burke in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hallelujah" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Hallelujah"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.