Hallelujah

by Bethany Dillon

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Lyrics

Who can hold the stars

and my wea ry heart?

Who can see ev ’ry (A)thing?

I’ve fall en so hard,

some times I feel so far,

but not be yond Your reach.

I could climb a moun (Gmaj7)tain,

swim the o (D)cean,

do an y thing.

But it’s when You hold me that I start un fold ing.

And all that I (Asus)can say

is: (D)Hal

le

(Bm)lu

jah,

(D)hal

le

(G)lu

jah!

What (D)ev er’s in front of me, (A)help me to sing, “Hal le lu jah!”

Oh,

oh.

(D)Hal

le

(Bm)lu

jah,

(D)hal

le

(G)lu

jah!

What (D)ev er’s in front of me, (A)I’ll choose to sing, “Hal le lu jah!”

The same sun (Gmaj7)that ris es o ver cas (D)tles and wel comes the (A)day

spills o ver build ings in to the streets

where or phans play.

And on ly You

can see the good

in bro ken things.

You took my heart of stone

and You made it home,

and set this pris on er free.

(A)I’ll choose to sing, “Hal le lu jah!”

Help me to sing, “Hal le lu jah!”

Yeah!

(D)Hal

le

(Bm)lu

jah,

(D)hal

le

(G)lu

jah!

What (D)ev er’s in front of me, (A)help me to sing, “Hal le lu jah!”

Oh,

oh.

(D)Hal

le

(Bm)lu

jah,

(D)hal

le

(G)lu

jah!

What (D)ev er’s in front of me, (A)I’ll choose to sing, “Hal le lu jah!”

Oh.

(D)Hal

le

(Bm)lu

jah,

(D)hal

le

(G)lu

jah!

What (D)ev er’s in front of me, (A)help me to sing, “Hal le lu jah!”

Oh,

oh.

(D)Hal

le

(Bm)lu

jah,

(D)hal

le

(G)lu

jah!

What (D)ev er’s in front of me, (A)I’ll choose to sing, “Hal le lu jah!”

Oh.

Hallelujah by Bethany Dillon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hallelujah by Bethany Dillon 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 D at 72 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.
How many chords does "Hallelujah" use?
Just 6 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, G, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bethany Dillon songs work for kids?
Try "LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE", "All I Need", "On The Third Day". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.