What key is "Hallelujah" in?

"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen is in the key of C with a tempo of 113 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "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 "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.

How long does it take to learn "Hallelujah" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?

Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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

It (C)goes like this: the (F)fourth, the (G)fifth, the (Am)mi nor fall, and 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 her bath and ing (Am)on the roof.

Her (F)beau ty and the (G)moon light o ver (C)threw ya.

She (C)tied you to her (F)kitch en (G)chair, she (Am)broke your throne and 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)lu

(G)jah!

Hal le (C)lu

(C)jah!

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 113 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hallelujah”

What key is "Hallelujah" in?: "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen is in the key of C with a tempo of 113 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "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 "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.
How long does it take to learn "Hallelujah" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?: Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.