Hallelujah

by Leonard Cohen
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Lyrics

I’ve (C)heard there was a you (Am)se cret chord that (C)Da vid played, and it (Am)pleased the Lord, but (F)you don’t real ly (G)care for mu sic, (C)do you?

It (C)goes like this: the the (F)fourth, the (G)fifth, the (Am)mi nor fall, the (F)ma jor lift, the a (G)baf fled king com (Em)pos ing 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.

Your (C)faith was strong been you (Am)need ed proof.

You (C)saw this her bath ing (Am)on the roof.

Her (F)beau ty and the (G)moon light o ver (C)threw you.

She (C)tied you to a the (F)kitch en (G)chair.

She (Am)broke your throne; she (F)cut your hair.

And a (G)from your lips she (Em)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.

May (C)lu

(G)jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah.

Hal le (Am)lu jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah.

Hal le (C)lu

(C)jah.

Hallelujah β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Hallelujah" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 108 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œHallelujah”

Why does "Hallelujah" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hallelujah".
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 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hallelujah" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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, Em, 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Hallelujah"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hallelujah".
Can I see all the notes in "Hallelujah"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 108 BPM.

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