Hallelujah

by Jeff Buckley
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Lyrics

1.

I (C)heard there was a you (Am7)se cret chord that (C)Da vid played and it (Am7)pleased the Lord, you but I (F)you don’t real ly care for (G)mu sic (C)do ya?

Well, it (C)goes like this: the the (G)fourth, the fifth, the she (Am)mi nor fall and the (F)ma jor lift, the a (G)baf fled king com (E7)pos ing Hal le (Am7)lu jah.

(C)Hal (G)le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am)lu jah,

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (C)lu

(C5)jah.

4.

there (C)(2.) was strong but you (Am7)need ed proof.

You (C)saw her bath ing I’ve (Am7)on the roof, you her I (F)beau ty and the moon light (G)ov er (C)threw ya.

And she (C)tied you to her the (G)kitch en chair and the (Am)broke your throne and she (F)cut your hair, and a (G)from your lips you (E7)drew the Hal le (Am7)lu jah.

(C)Hal (G)le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am)lu jah,

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (C)lu

(C5)jah.

3.

your (F)-jah.

(C)May be there’s a (Am)God a bove, but (C)all I’ve ev er (Am)learned from love was (F)how to shoot some bo dy (G)who out (C)drew ya.

And it’s (C)not a cry that you (F)hear at (G)night, it’s (Am)not some bo dy who’s (F)seen the light, it’s a (G)cold and it’s a (E7)bro ken Hal le (Am)lu jah.

(C)Hal (G6)le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am)lu jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (C)lu

(G)jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am7)lu jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (Am7)lu,

Hal le (F)lu jah.

Hal le (Am7)lu jah.

Hal le (F)lu jah,

Hal le (C)lu jah.

Hallelujah — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hallelujah" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 99 BPM.

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

About “Hallelujah

Can I play "Hallelujah" without reading sheet music?
Yes — 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 Jeff Buckley 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 99 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 — 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 Jeff Buckley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hallelujah"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am(b, Am7, C, Cpow, Dm7, E7, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Jeff Buckley can I play here?
Try "LAST GOODBYE", "Dream Brother", "Eternal Life". 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 — 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.

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