Hallelujah

by Shawn McDonald

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Lyrics

Bless

ed

are the (D)poor,

ful,

for (C)theirs

is

shown

the (Am)king

dom.

(Em)Bless

ed

are those who (D)mourn,

heart,

for (C)they

will

see

be (Am)com fort ed.

might y.

And

(Em)Bless

ed

are the (D)meek,

mak

ers,

for (C)they

will

called in her it the (Am)earth.

And (Em)bless

ed

are

are those who (D)hun

ger and thirst,

ed, for (C)they

will

her

it be (Am)filled.

heav

Hal le (G)lu

jah,

hal le (D)lu

jah,

hal le (Em)lu

jah,

hal le (C)lu

jah.

Hal le (G)lu

jah,

hal le (D)lu

jah,

hal le (Em)lu

jah,

hal le (C)lu

(Em)jah.

Bless

ed

are the (D)mer

ful,

for (C)they

will

shown

the (Am)mer

cy.

(Em)Bless

ed

are are the (D)pure

heart,

for (C)they

will

see

be (Am)God Al ed.

might y.

And

(Em)bless

ed

are the (D)peace

mak

ers,

for (C)they

will

called in her it His (Am)chil

And (Em)bless

ed

are

are those the (D)per

se and cut

ed, for (C)they

will

her

it the (Am)king

heav

le (G)lu

jah,

hal le (D)lu

jah,

hal le (Em)lu

jah,

hal le (C)lu

jah.

Hal le (G)lu

jah,

hal le (D)lu

jah,

hal le (Em)lu

jah,

hal le (C)lu

(Em)jah.

(C)lu

jah.

Re (G)joice

and be (D)glad,

for (Em)great

is

your

re (C)ward.

Re (G)joice

and be (D)glad,

for (Em)great

is

your

re

(C)ward.

Hal le (C)lu

jah.

Hallelujah by Shawn McDonald — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hallelujah by Shawn McDonald 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 G at 68 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.
What other Shawn McDonald songs work for kids?
Try "BEAUTIFUL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.