Hallelujah

by Leonard Cohen
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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 β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Hallelujah" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 113 BPM.

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

About β€œHallelujah”

Where are the chord symbols for "Hallelujah" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Hallelujah" is in C.
What key is "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen played in?
Hallelujah is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hallelujah"?
The arrangement plays at 113 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hallelujah" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hallelujah"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hallelujah"?
"Hallelujah" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Hallelujah" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Hallelujah" is in the key of C at 113 BPM.
What chords are in "Hallelujah"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.