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Hallelujah Chords

“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen guitar chords: in the key of C with the chords C, Am, F and G. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:CAmFGE

Chords for Hallelujah

Key: CBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
C
3
90
 ICheard there was aAmsecret chord
 ThatCDavid played and itAmpleased the lord
 ButFU don't reallyGcare for music,Cdo U?G 
 Well, itCgoes like this theFfourth, theGfifth
 TheAmminor fall and theFmajor lift
 TheGbaffled king com-Eposing hallelu-Amjah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,
Fhallelujah,Challelu-Gu-u-u-Cjah
 Well,CUr faith was strong but UAmneeded proof
 YouCsaw her bathingAmon the roof
 HerFbeauty and theGmoonlight overCthrew UG 
 SheCtied U to herFkitchenGchair
 SheAmbroke Ur throne and sheFcut Ur hair
 AndGfrom Ur lips sheEdrew the hallelu-Amjah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,
Fhallelujah,Challelu-Gu-u-u-Cjah
CBaby I've beenAmhere before
 I'veCseen this room and I'veAmwalked this floor
 IFused to liveGalone before ICknew UG 
 I'veCseen Ur flag on theFmarbleGarch
 LoveAmis not a victoryFmarch
 It's aGcold and its aEbroken hallelu-Amjah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,
Fhallelujah,Challelu-Gu-u-u-Cjah
 Well,Cthere was a time whenAmU let me know
 What'sCreally goingAmon below
 ButFnow U neverGshow that to meCdo U?G 
 AndCremember when IFmoved inGU?
 And theAmholy dove wasFmoving too
 AndGevery breath weEdrew was hallelu-Amjah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,
Fhallelujah,Challelu-Gu-u-u-Cjah
 Well,Cmaybe there'sAma God above
 ButCall I've ever lAmlearned from love
 WasFhow to shoot someGbody who'd outCdrew UG 
 AndCits not a cry thatFU hear atGnight
 It's notAmsomebody who'sFseen the light
 It's aGcold and its aEbroken hallelu-Amjah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,
Fhallelujah,Challelu-Gu-u-u-Cjah
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About Hallelujah

“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 5 chords — C, Am, F, G and E — with the progression centred on C, Am and F. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Hallelujah — FAQ

What key is “Hallelujah” in?

“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Hallelujah”?

“Hallelujah” uses 5 chords: C, Am, F, G and E.

Is “Hallelujah” easy to play on guitar?

“Hallelujah” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Hallelujah”?

“Hallelujah” is performed by Leonard Cohen.