Hallelujah

by Michael McDonald
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Lyrics

There Ba by, (Gm7)I’ve been here be fore;

I’ve seen this room,

I’ve walked these floors.

I used to (F7)live a lone one me that,

be (Bb)fore I knew ya.

And I’ve seen your flag plaint

on the mar ble arch.

You know, love’s not some kind

who thinks of vic t’ry march;

no, it’s cold ’ry and it’s er rant,

and it’s bro ken was Hal le (Gm7)lu

jah.

Hal le (Ebmaj9)lu

jah,

hal

le lu jah,

hal le (Ebmaj9)lu

jah,

hal

le lu jah.

There was a (Gm7)time you let me know

what’s real ly go

ing on be low;

but now you (F7)nev er show one me that,

be (Bb)who out do ya?

But re mem ber when plaint

I you’ll moved in you,

You and this ho ly dark

who thinks was mov ing, too,

No, and ev ’ry breath we drew rant

and it’s bro ken: was Hal le (Gm7)lu

jah?

Hal le (Ebmaj9)lu

jah,

hal

le lu jah,

hal le (Ebmaj9)lu

jah,

hal

le lu jah.

lu jah.

Hal (Cm7)le (Eb6)lu jah.

Hallelujah by Michael McDonald

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Hallelujah”

What key is "Hallelujah" in?
"Hallelujah" by Michael McDonald is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 104 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.
What chords are used in "Hallelujah"?
This arrangement of "Hallelujah" uses 16 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, Cm7, D7, Dm7, Eb, Eb6, +8 more.
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 Michael McDonald can I play here?
Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.