Hallelujah

by Leonard Cohen
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Lyrics

Now I’ve (C)heard was there was a (Am)sec ret chord that (C)Da vid played, e 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 (E7)pos ing β€œHal 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)heard I strong, but you (Am)need ed proof.

You (C)saw her bath e ing I (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)kit chen (G)chair, she (Am)broke your throne and she (F)cut your hair, and (G)from your lips she (E7)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!

You (C)lu

(G)jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah!

Hal le (Am)lu jah!

Hal le (F)lu jah!

Hal le (C)lu

(G)ia.

Hal le (F)lu jah!

Hal le (Am)lu jah!

Hal le (F)lu jah!

Hal le (C)lu

(G)ia.

Hal le (C)lu

(C)jah!

Hallelujah β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hallelujah" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 84 BPM.

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

About β€œHallelujah”

Can I play "Hallelujah" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hallelujah" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 84 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 chords are used in "Hallelujah"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, E7, F, G.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Hallelujah"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Hallelujah" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Hallelujah"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hallelujah" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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