Hallelujah

· by Jeff Buckley

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Jeff Buckley102 BPM

Lyrics

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I (C)heard there was a you (Am7)se cret chord that (C)Da vid played and it (Am7)pleased the Lord, you but I (F)you don’t real ly care for (G)mu sic (C)do ya?

Well, it (C)goes like this: the the (G)fourth, the fifth, the she (Am)mi nor fall and the (F)ma jor lift, the a (G)baf fled king com (E7)pos ing Hal le (Am7)lu jah.

(C)Hal (G)le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am)lu jah,

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (C)lu

(C5)jah.

4.

there (C)(2.) was strong but you (Am7)need ed proof.

You (C)saw her bath ing I’ve (Am7)on the roof, you her I (F)beau ty and the moon light (G)ov er (C)threw ya.

And she (C)tied you to her the (G)kitch en chair and the (Am)broke your throne and she (F)cut your hair, and a (G)from your lips you (E7)drew the Hal le (Am7)lu jah.

(C)Hal (G)le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am)lu jah,

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (C)lu

(C5)jah.

3.

your (F)-jah.

(C)May be there’s a (Am)God a bove, but (C)all I’ve ev er (Am)learned from love was (F)how to shoot some bo dy (G)who out (C)drew ya.

And it’s (C)not a cry that you (F)hear at (G)night, it’s (Am)not some bo dy who’s (F)seen the light, it’s a (G)cold and it’s a (E7)bro ken Hal le (Am)lu jah.

(C)Hal (G6)le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am)lu jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (C)lu

(G)jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am7)lu jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am7)lu,

Hal le (F)lu jah.

Hal le (Am7)lu jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (C)lu jah.

Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley 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 C at 99 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 10 chords: Am, Am(b, Am7, C, Cpow, Dm7, E7, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jeff Buckley songs work for kids?: Try "LAST GOODBYE", "Hallelujah". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.