Hallelujah Lyrics
The “Hallelujah” lyrics and chords are some of the most popular and well-known pieces of Christian music. The lyrics are based on the biblical story of King David and the prophet Nathan, and the melody is adapted from a traditional folk song. The song has been recorded by many different artists and has been featured in movies and television shows. The lyrics and chords are simple and easy to learn, making it a popular choice for sing-alongs and worship services.
Hallelujah lyrics and chords
The “Hallelujah” lyrics are some of the most beautiful and moving words ever written. They are a perfect expression of the human condition, with all of its joy and sorrow, love and loss. The lyrics are also a perfect expression of faith, and the hope that we all have for a better life after this one.
Now 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 ya?
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 in the moonlight overthrew ya
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
[Verse 3]
You say I took the name in vain
I don’t even know the name
But if I did, well really, what’s it to ya?
There’s a blaze of light in every word
It doesn’t matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah
[Chorus]
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Verse 4]
I did my best, it wasn’t much
I couldn’t feel, so I tried to touch
I’ve told the truth, I didn’t come to fool ya
And even though it all went wrong
I’ll stand before the lord of song
With nothing on my tongue but hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Outro]
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
[Additional Lyrics]
Baby, I’ve been here before
I know this room, I’ve walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you
And I’ve seen your flag on the marble arch
Love is not a victory march
It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah
[Additional Lyrics]
There was a time you let me know
What’s really going on below
But now you never show it to me, do you?
And remember when I moved in you
The holy dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah
Maybe there’s a God above
But all I’ve ever learned from love
Was how to shoot at someone who outdrew you
And it’s not a cry that you hear at night
It’s not somebody who’s seen the light
It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah Lyrics About
In different theological interpretations, Cohen is in an disagreement with God. The King David’s “hallelujah,” in the book of Psalms is believed to have been a blessing for the Lord. Cohen writes to God: “But you don’t really like music are you?”
We also talk about the development of a relationship by using an analogy that combines the two worlds of religion and sex.
Cohen originally composed about 80 verses for the song. He also used an alternate selection of lyrics in the original recording and also in a live performance.
The song wasn’t that well-known when it first debuted. But it was later recorded by John Cale, in 1991, to create an album of tribute to John Cale. He used modified lyrics, based off Cohen’s live version in 1988. Jeff Buckley heard the version of Cale and recorded his own version on his album from 1994 the album Grace. Buckley’s version would go to become the most famous version of the track.
Since its release, the song has been covered more than 300 times. It’s a symbol of the present and is featured in a variety of soundtracks for films and TV shows. It has become a standard for contemporary music. Different versions alter the lyrics, particularly Christian versions that reduce all the confusion of the song.