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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Hallelujah" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hallelujah"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hallelujah". Key of G, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.