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Hallelujah

Leonard Cohen

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Religious / Spiritual Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A   E   A   E
  E

Verse 1
Now I've Heard TAhere Was A Secret Chord     F#m7​
That DavAid Played, And It Pleased The LordF#m7​
But You Don't RDeally Care For MusEic, Do You?                  A     E​
It GoeAs Like This, The Fourth, TheD Fifth         E​
The MinF#m7or Fall, The Major LifDt
The BafflEed King Composing, HalleC#7lujah              F#m7       F#m7​

Hook
HallelujDah,       DHallelujah,F#m7        F#m7​
HallelujDah, D      Hallelu - AJah  E    A    E​

Verse 2
Your FaitAh Was Strong, But You Needed Proof       F#m7​
You Saw HAer Bathing On The Roof    F#m7​
Her BeauDty And The Moonlight OverEthrew Ya               A           E​
She Tied AYou To A Kitchen ChaiDr        E​
She BrokeF#m7 Your Throne, And She Cut Your Hair       D​
And From EYour Lips She Drew The HallC#7elujah              F#m7       F#m7​

Verse 3
NoAw Maybe There's A God Above              F#m7​
As For Me  AAll I Ever Learned FroF#m7m Love
Is HowD To Shoot At Someone Who Outdrew YEou                        A    E​
It's Not A Cry AYou Can Hear At NightD              E​
It's Not Somebody Who Has SF#m7een The Light                    D​
It's A ColdE, And It's A Broken HalC#7lelujah            F#m7       F#m7​

Solo
  A   F#m7   A   F#m7
  D   E   A   E
  A   D E   F#m7   D
  E   C#7   F#m7   F#m7

Verse 4
Oh PeoplAe, I've Been Here BeforF#m7e
I AKnow This Room, I've Walked This Floor F#m7​
  D    I Used To Live Alone BeEfore I Knew You              A    E​
I've SeenA Your Flag On The Marble Arch  D                   E​
LoF#m7ve Is Not A VictoDry March
It's A ColdE, And It's A Lonely HallC#7elujah F#m7        F#m7​

Verse 5
There Was A Time       WAhen You Let Me Know        F#m7​
WhAat's Really Going On Below               F#m7​
But Now DYou Never Show It To MEe, Do You?                   A     E​
And Remember WAhen I Moved In You     D            E​
The HolF#m7y Dove Was Moving Too     D​
And EverEy Breath We Drew Was HallelC#7ujah           F#m7         F#m7​

Verse 6
I've DonAe My Best, It Wasn't Much                F#m7​
I CouldnA't Feel, So I Learned F#m7To Touch
I've Told The Truth,D I Didn't Come To Fool Ya   E          A     E​
And Even AThough It All Went WrongD          E​
I'F#m7ll Stand Before The Lord Of SonDg
With NothEing On My Tongue But HalC#7lelujah             F#m7       F#m7​

Hook 2
HallelujDah,       DHallelujah,F#m7        F#m7​
HallelujDah, D      Hallelu - AJah  E​

Outro
  A
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Hallelujah?

The chords for Hallelujah are: A, E, F#m7, D, C#7

What is the original key of Hallelujah?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Hallelujah?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Hallelujah in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Hallelujah be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Hallelujah on ukulele?

Chord Hallelujah can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Hallelujah?

Hallelujah uses 5 chords: A, E, F#m7, D, C#7

What is the easiest way to play Hallelujah?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Hallelujah released in?

Hallelujah was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Hallelujah?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Hallelujah to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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