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Hallelujah

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

Intro
  D   A   D   A
  A

Verse 1
Now I've Heard TDhere Was A Secret Chord     Bm7​
That DavDid Played, And It Pleased The LordBm7​
But You Don't RGeally Care For MusAic, Do You?                  D     A​
It GoeDs Like This, The Fourth, TheG Fifth         A​
The MinBm7or Fall, The Major LiGft
The BafflAed King Composing, HalleF#7lujah              Bm7      Bm7​

Hook
HallelujGah,       GHallelujah,Bm7       Bm7​
HallelujGah, G      Hallelu - DJah  A    D    A​

Verse 2
Your FaitDh Was Strong, But You Needed Proof       Bm7​
You Saw HDer Bathing On The Roof    Bm7​
Her BeauGty And The Moonlight OverAthrew Ya               D           A​
She Tied DYou To A Kitchen ChaiGr        A​
She BrokeBm7 Your Throne, And She Cut Your Hair      G​
And From AYour Lips She Drew The HallF#7elujah              Bm7      Bm7​

Verse 3
NoDw Maybe There's A God Above              Bm7​
As For Me  DAll I Ever Learned FroBm7m Love
Is HowG To Shoot At Someone Who Outdrew YAou                        D    A​
It's Not A Cry DYou Can Hear At NightG              A​
It's Not Somebody Who Has SBm7een The Light                   G​
It's A ColdA, And It's A Broken HalF#7lelujah            Bm7      Bm7​

Solo
  D   Bm7   D   Bm7
  G   A   D   A
  D   G A   Bm7   G
  A   F#7   Bm7   Bm7

Verse 4
Oh PeoplDe, I've Been Here BeforBm7e
I DKnow This Room, I've Walked This Floor Bm7​
  G    I Used To Live Alone BeAfore I Knew You              D    A​
I've SeenD Your Flag On The Marble Arch  G                   A​
LoBm7ve Is Not A VictGory March
It's A ColdA, And It's A Lonely HallF#7elujah Bm7       Bm7​

Verse 5
There Was A Time       WDhen You Let Me Know        Bm7​
WhDat's Really Going On Below               Bm7​
But Now GYou Never Show It To MAe, Do You?                   D     A​
And Remember WDhen I Moved In You     G            A​
The HolBm7y Dove Was Moving Too    G​
And EverAy Breath We Drew Was HallelF#7ujah           Bm7        Bm7​

Verse 6
I've DonDe My Best, It Wasn't Much                Bm7​
I CouldnD't Feel, So I Learned Bm7To Touch
I've Told The Truth,G I Didn't Come To Fool Ya   A          D     A​
And Even DThough It All Went WrongG          A​
I'Bm7ll Stand Before The Lord Of SoGng
With NothAing On My Tongue But HalF#7lelujah             Bm7      Bm7​

Hook 2
HallelujGah,       GHallelujah,Bm7       Bm7​
HallelujGah, G      Hallelu - DJah  A​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Hallelujah?

The chords for Hallelujah are: D, A, Bm7, G, F#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: D, A, Bm7, G, F#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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