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Hallelujah

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

Intro
  G   D   G   D
  D

Verse 1
Now I've Heard TGhere Was A Secret Chord     Em7​
That DavGid Played, And It Pleased The LordEm7​
But You Don't RCeally Care For MusDic, Do You?                  G     D​
It GoeGs Like This, The Fourth, TheC Fifth         D​
The MinEm7or Fall, The Major LiCft
The BafflDed King Composing, HalleB7lujah             Em7      Em7​

Hook
HallelujCah,       CHallelujah,Em7       Em7​
HallelujCah, C      Hallelu - GJah  D    G    D​

Verse 2
Your FaitGh Was Strong, But You Needed Proof       Em7​
You Saw HGer Bathing On The Roof    Em7​
Her BeauCty And The Moonlight OverDthrew Ya               G           D​
She Tied GYou To A Kitchen ChaiCr        D​
She BrokeEm7 Your Throne, And She Cut Your Hair      C​
And From DYour Lips She Drew The HallB7elujah             Em7      Em7​

Verse 3
NoGw Maybe There's A God Above              Em7​
As For Me  GAll I Ever Learned FroEm7m Love
Is HowC To Shoot At Someone Who Outdrew YDou                        G    D​
It's Not A Cry GYou Can Hear At NightC              D​
It's Not Somebody Who Has SEm7een The Light                   C​
It's A ColdD, And It's A Broken HalB7lelujah           Em7      Em7​

Solo
  G   Em7   G   Em7
  C   D   G   D
  G   C D   Em7   C
  D   B7   Em7   Em7

Verse 4
Oh PeoplGe, I've Been Here BeforEm7e
I GKnow This Room, I've Walked This Floor Em7​
  C    I Used To Live Alone BeDfore I Knew You              G    D​
I've SeenG Your Flag On The Marble Arch  C                   D​
LoEm7ve Is Not A VictCory March
It's A ColdD, And It's A Lonely HallB7elujahEm7       Em7​

Verse 5
There Was A Time       WGhen You Let Me Know        Em7​
WhGat's Really Going On Below               Em7​
But Now CYou Never Show It To MDe, Do You?                   G     D​
And Remember WGhen I Moved In You     C            D​
The HolEm7y Dove Was Moving Too    C​
And EverDy Breath We Drew Was HallelB7ujah          Em7        Em7​

Verse 6
I've DonGe My Best, It Wasn't Much                Em7​
I CouldnG't Feel, So I Learned Em7To Touch
I've Told The Truth,C I Didn't Come To Fool Ya   D          G     D​
And Even GThough It All Went WrongC          D​
I'Em7ll Stand Before The Lord Of SoCng
With NothDing On My Tongue But HalB7lelujah            Em7      Em7​

Hook 2
HallelujCah,       CHallelujah,Em7       Em7​
HallelujCah, C      Hallelu - GJah  D​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Hallelujah?

The chords for Hallelujah are: G, D, Em7, C, B7

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: G, D, Em7, C, B7

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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