Key: C · Capo: 5th fret · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, Em, C, D, B7
[Verse] G Now I've heard there Em Was a secret chord G That David played, Em and it pleased the Lord C D But you don't really care G D For music, do you? G It goes like this the C D Fourth, the fifth Em The minor fall, C the major lift D The baffled king B7 Em Composing Hallelujah C Em Hallelujah, Hallelujah, C G D G D Hallelujah, Hallelu-u-jah [Verse] G Your faith was strong, Em But you needed proof G Em You saw her bathing on the roof C Her beauty and the D G D Moonlight overthrew ya G C D She tied you to a kitchen chair Em She broke your throne, C And she cut your hair D And from your lips she B7 Em Drew the Hallelujah C Em Hallelujah, Hallelujah, C G D G D Hallelujah, Hallelu-u-jah [Verse] G Em You say I took the name in vain G Em I don't even know the name C D But if I did, well really, G D What's it to ya? G There's a blaze of C D light in every word Em It doesn't matter C Which you heard D The holy or the B7 Em broken Hallelujah C Em Hallelujah, Hallelujah, C G D G D Hallelujah, Hallelu-u-jah [Verse] G I did my best, Em it wasn't much G I couldn't feel, Em so I tried to touch C I've told the truth, D G D I didn't come to fool ya G And even though it C D all went wrong Em I'll stand before C The Lord of Song D With nothing on my B7 Em tongue but Hallelujah [Outro] C Em Hallelujah, Hallelujah, C G D Hallelujah, Hallelujah C Em Hallelujah, Hallelujah, C G D Hallelujah, Hallelujah C Em Hallelujah, Hallelujah, C G D Hallelujah, Hallelujah C Em Hallelujah, Hallelujah, C G D Hallelujah, Hallelujah
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 11th of December 1984, the track was released. The track was produced by John Lissauer.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C
- Capo: 5th fret
- Chords: G, Em, C, D, B7
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: Hallelujah
- Artist: Leonard Cohen
- Written by John Lissauer
- Produced by John Lissauer
- Album: Various Positions
- Released Date: 11 December 1984
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Hallelujah in?
Hallelujah is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Hallelujah?
You need G, Em, C, D, B7 to play Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen.
Do I need a capo for Hallelujah?
Yes, place a capo on the 5th fret to play Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen.
How hard is Hallelujah to play on guitar?
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.