Hallelujah

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

I heard there was a (Em7)sec ret chord

that Da vid played, and it (Em7)pleased the Lord.

But you don’t real ly care moon light for mu sic, (G)do you?

It (G5)goes like this: the (C)fourth, the (D)fifth,

the mi nor four, the (C)ma jor lift: the a (D)baf fled king, com (Bm)pos ing “Hal le (Em)lu jah.”

Hal le (C)lu

(Em)jah.

Hal le (C)lu,

u jah.

Your faith was strong, but (Em7)you need ed

You saw her bath ing I’ve (Em7)on the roof.

Her beau ty and ly the lone be for o ver (G)threw you.

She (G5)tied you to a (C)kit chen (D)chair;

she broke your throne; she (C)cut your hair; and a (D)from your lips she (Bm)drew the Hal le (Em)lu jah.

Hal le (C)lu

(Em)jah.

Hal le (C)lu,

u jah.

Hallelujah by Neil Diamond

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Hallelujah”

What key is "Hallelujah" in?
"Hallelujah" by Neil Diamond is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Hallelujah" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 9 chords: Bm, C, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, Em7, G, +1 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 Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.