Better Than A Hallelujah

by Amy Grant
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A God an loves a lull a by in a (Em7)moth er’s tears in the dead of night are (C)bet ter than a hal le lu jah some times.

God of loves a drunk ard’s cry, the (Em7)sol dier’s plea not to let him die, are (C)bet ter than a hal le lu jah some times.

We pour out our (C)mis er ies, God just hears a mel (D)o dy.

Beau ti ful, the mess we are; the hon est cries of break ing hearts

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

A God an hold ing on for life, in a (Em7)dy ing man giv ing up the fight, are (C)bet ter than a hal le lu jah some times.

God of shame for what’s been done, the (Em7)si lence when the to words won’t come, are (C)bet ter than a hal le lu jah some times.

We pour out our (C)mis er ies, God just hears a mel (D)o dy.

Beau ti ful, the mess we are; the hon est cries of break ing hearts

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

Bet ter than a church bell ring ing,

bet ter than a choir

sing ing (Am7)out,

sing ing out.

We pour out our (C)mis er ies, God just hears a mel (D)o dy.

Beau ti ful, the mess we are; the hon est cries of break ing hearts

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

We pour out our (C)mis er ies, God just hears a (D)mel o dy.

(Em)Beau ti ful, the mess we are; the hon est cries of break ing hearts

are bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

(C)(Bet ter than a hal le lu jah some times.) Bet ter than a hal le lu jah.

(C)(Bet ter than a hal le lu jah some times.)

Better Than A Hallelujah by Amy Grant

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 75 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Better Than A Hallelujah

What key is "Better Than A Hallelujah" in?
"Better Than A Hallelujah" by Amy Grant is in the key of G with a tempo of 75 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Better Than A Hallelujah" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Better Than A Hallelujah" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
This arrangement of "Better Than A Hallelujah" uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Em, Em7, G, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "Better Than A Hallelujah" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Amy Grant can I play here?
Try "THAT'S WHAT LOVE IS FOR", "GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST", "I NEED A SILENT NIGHT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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