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 β€œHal 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 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 G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any 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 Neil Diamond played in?
Hallelujah is arranged in the key of G 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hallelujah" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hallelujah"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bm, C, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". 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 simplified for beginners.
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.