Hallelujah
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Capo 1
C Am
I heard there was a secret chord
C Am
that David played and it pleased the LORD
F G C G
all we want is to play that music for You
C F E
it goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
Am E
the minor fall, the major lift
F E Am
and all we sing is a broken hallelujah
F Am F C G C G
hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
C Am
I know that there is a God above
C Am
that is all I've ever known of love
F G C G
to see His Son there broken, beaten, for me
C F E
so while we're here let's sing this song
Am F
I want you all to sing along
G E Am
let's raise a cry, let's raise a hallelujah
F Am F C G C G
hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
C Am
In the still and quiet place
C Am
I still can feel His warm embrace
F G C G
although I know the storms they rage around me
C F E
to live your dream is quite the cost
Am F
just don't look back, and don't get lost
G E Am
my offering is a broken hallelujah
F Am F C G C G
hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
How to play Hallelujah
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.