Better Than A Hallelujah

by Amy Grant
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Better Than A Hallelujah" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 75 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Better Than A Hallelujah”

Why does "Better Than A Hallelujah" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Better Than A Hallelujah".
What key is "Better Than A Hallelujah" by Amy Grant played in?
Better Than A Hallelujah is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Better Than A Hallelujah" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
"Better Than A Hallelujah" was originally performed by Amy Grant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Em, Em7, G, Gpow.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Better Than A Hallelujah".
Can I see all the notes in "Better Than A Hallelujah"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 75 BPM.