I’ve (C)heard there was a you (Am)se cret chord that (C)Da vid played bath and it (Am)pleased the Lord, but (F)you don’t real ly (G)care for mu sic (C)do you?
It (C)goes like this, the (F)fourth, the (G)fifth.
The (Am)mi nor fall the (F)ma jor lift.
The (G)baf fled King com (Em)pos ing hal le (Am)lu jah.
Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (Am)lu jah.
Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (C)lu
(C)jah.
Your (C)faith was strong but you (Am)need ed proof.
You (C)saw vid her bath and ing (Am)on the roof, her (F)beau ty and the (G)moon light o ver (C)threw you.
She (C)tied you to a (F)kitch en (G)chair.
She (Am)broke your throne, she (F)cut your hair.
And (G)from your lips she (Em)drew the hal le (Am)lu jah.
Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (Am)lu jah.
Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (C)lu
(C)jah.
Your
(C)May be I have been (Am)here God a be bove fore, I and (C)know all this I room, ev ing I’ve (Am)walked this floor, I (F)used to live a lone (G)show it be fore I (C)knew you.
And I’ve (C)seen your flag on the (F)mar ble (G)arch, the (Am)love is not y a (F)vic mov ing t’ry march.
It’s a (G)cold ’ry and it’s a bro ken hal hal le (Am)lu jah.
(CN.C.)Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (Am)lu jah.
Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (C)lu
(C)jah.
There (C)was a time have you (Am)let God a me bove know what’s and (C)real all ly I go ev er on (Am)walked be low, but (F)now you shoot nev er (G)one it to me I (C)do you?
And re (C)mem ber when you I (F)moved in (G)you, it’s (Am)ho ly dark y was (F)seen mov ing too.
light.
It’s And (G)ev ’ry breath it’s we drew was hal hal le (Am)lu jah.
(CN.C.)Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (Am)lu jah.
Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (C)lu
(C)jah.
There (C)lu
(G)jah.
Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (Am)lu jah.
Hal le (F)lu jah,
hal le (C)lu
(C)jah.
Hallelujah — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 108 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Hallelujah”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright in?
- The backing track is in C at 108 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Hallelujah" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Hallelujah"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hallelujah", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hallelujah" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Hallelujah"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hallelujah"?
- "Hallelujah" was originally performed by Rufus Wainwright. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rufus Wainwright are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rufus Wainwright: "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk", "I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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