Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen — album cover

Hallelujah Chords

Leonard Cohen · 1984

68 BPM 6/8 2:06 Beginner folkpop

Chords5

V1Verse 112 bars

.I've heard there was a secret chord

.That David played and it pleased the Lord

.But you don't really care for music, do you?

.It goes like this the fourth, the fifth

.The minor fall, the major lift

The baffled king composing Hallelujah

CChorus6 bars

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

V2Verse 212 bars

Your faith was strong but you needed proof

You saw her bathing on the roof

Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you

She tied you to a kitchen chair

She broke your throne and she cut your hair

And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah

CChorusRepeat · 6 bars

Beyond the notes

A chart only shows the chords. Here is the easiest way to play Hallelujah on guitar, and a place to take it once you know it.

Easiest on guitar

Open chords in G.

GEmCDB7

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Hallelujah chords in other keys

The same progression moved to whichever key suits your voice. Pick one to transpose the chart and the playback.

Key of F Original: FDmBbCA7
Key of G: GEmCDB7
Key of C: CAmFGE7
Key of D: DBmGAF#7
Key of A: AF#mDEC#7
Key of E: EC#mABG#7

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About Hallelujah

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen (1984) — F major, 68 BPM, beginner. Built around F, Dm, Bb and C. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Verse and Chorus, using 5 chords in total — a slow and contemplative folk song, and F major is calm and contemplative.

Chord progressions in this song: vi–IV–I–V (Sensitive), I–vi–IV–V ('50s / doo-wop), I–IV–V (Three-chord trick)

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Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Hallelujah?

Hallelujah was written and recorded by Leonard Cohen and released in 1984.

What key is Hallelujah in?

Hallelujah is in F major.

What are the chords in Hallelujah?

The chord chart uses 5 chords: F, Dm, Bb, C, A7.

How fast is Hallelujah?

Hallelujah is played at 68 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and contemplative feel.

Is Hallelujah easy to play?

Hallelujah is built around 4 main chords — 5 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner. Most beginners can learn it in one session.

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