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About Hallelujah
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen (1984) is a slow and contemplative folk song written in F major. F major is calm and contemplative. The chord chart uses 5 chords — F, Dm, Bb, C, A7 — at 68 BPM.
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?
With 5 unique chords, Hallelujah is rated Beginner–Intermediate. It takes some practice but is very manageable.
Can I get a printable PDF of Hallelujah?
Yes — click PDF in the toolbar above for a printable, transposable chord chart for Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. Free, no signup needed.
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Hallelujah Lyrics
Leonard Cohen · 1984
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah