WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Hallelujah Chords – Jeff Buckley | Version #1
[Intro]
C Am7 C Am7 C Am7 C Am7
[Verse 1]
C Am7
I heard there was a secret chord
C Am7
That David played and it pleased the Lord
F G C G
But you don't really care for music do you?
C
Well it goes like this
F G Am7 F
The fourth the fifth the minor fall and the major lift
G E7 Am
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
[Chorus]
F Am7 F C/E G/D
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelu - jah
[Instrumental]
C Am7 C Am7
[Verse 2]
C Am7
Well your faith was strong but you needed proof
C Am7
You saw her bathing on the roof
F G C G
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
C F G
She tied you to her kitchen chair
Am7 F
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
G E7 Am
And from your lips you drew a Hallelujah
[Chorus]
F Am7 F C/E G/D
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelu - jah
[Instrumental]
C Am7 C Am7
[Verse 3]
C Am7
Baby I've been here before
C Am7
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
F G C G
I used to live alone before I knew you
C F G
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
Am F
And love is not a victory march
G E7 Am
At's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
[Chorus]
F Am7 F C/E G/D
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelu - jah
[Instrumental]
C Am7 C Am7
[Verse 4]
C Am7
There was a time when you let me know
C Am7
What's really going on below
F G C G
But now you never show that to me do you?
C F G
But remember when I moved in you
Am7 F
And the holy dove was moving too
G E7 Am
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah
[Chorus]
F Am7 F C G/B
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
[Instrumental]
Fsus2 Amadd9 Am
F C/E G/D
C Am7 C Am7
F F C G
C Fsus2 G
Am F G F
F G
[Verse 5]
C Am7
May be there's a God above
C Am7
But all I've ever learned from love
F G C G
Was how to shoot at somebody who outdrew you
C F G
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
Am7 F
It's not somebody who's seen the light
G E7 Am
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
[Chorus]
F Am7 F C/E G/D
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Halleluuuu
F Am7 F C G/B F Am F Am
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Halleluuuu
F G C
Halleluuuu - jah
How to play "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley on guitar
[Introduction]
- Chords: C, Am7.
- Strumming: Begin with slow downstrokes to evoke a thoughtful tone.
Repeat the sequence four times.
[Verse 1.]
- Chords are C, Am7, F, G, E7, Am
- Strumming: Follow a down-down-up-up-down-up sequence.
Keep a steady rhythm.
- Nuances: Strumming softly highlights the phrase "I heard there was
a secret chord". Increase focus on "the fourth, the fifth."
[Chorus]
- Chords: F, Am 7, C/E, G/D.
- Strumming: Increase the volume and use a steady down-up-down-up
pattern to mimic the uplifting feel of "Hallelujah."
- Nuances: Strum "Hallelujah" more dynamically.
[Instrumental]
- Chords: C, Am 7.
- Strumming: Return to the calm downstrokes from the beginning.
[Verse 2.]
- Chords are C, Am7, F, G, E7, Am
- Strumming: Follow the same pattern as the first verse. Concentrate
on seamless transitions.
- Nuances: To reflect emotion, add a dash of intensity to lines like
"She broke your throne".
[Chorus]:
- Follow the same pattern as in the first chorus.
[Instrumental]
- Chords: C, Am 7.
- Strumming: Follow the same mild pattern.
[Verse 3.]
- Chords are C, Am7, F, G, E7, Am
- Strumming: Continue the verse pattern. Maintain seamless transitions.
- Nuances: Adjust the strumming intensity to match the narrative when
performing descriptive lyrics such as "I've been here before".
[Chorus]
- Follow the same pattern as the previous chorus.
[Instrumental]
- Chords: C, Am 7.
- Strumming: Follow the established strumming rhythm.
[Verse 4.]
- Chords are C, Am7, F, G, E7, Am
- Strumming: Follow the same pattern.
- Nuances: Strumming more dynamically should highlight dramatic
lines like "every breath we drew".
Chords for the chorus include F, Am7, C/E, G/D, and F, Am7, C, G/B.
- Strumming: Use a continuous strumming pattern and let the chords
ring out for emphasis.
[Instrumental]
- Fsus2, Amadd9, Am, F, C/E, G/D, C, Am7, C, Am7,
F, F, C, G, C, Fsus2, G, Am, F, G, F.
- Strumming: Make use of an improvisation-friendly, free-form strumming pattern.
Maintain a gentle, contemplative tone.
[Verse 5.]
- Chords are C, Am7, F, G, E7, Am
- Strumming: Practice softly, returning to the delicate downstrokes
from the beginning.
- Nuances: Consider the delicate nature of "Maybe there's a God above."
Let the chords ring out to complement the reflecting tone.
[Chorus]
- Chords: F, Am7, C/E, G/D, F, Am7, C, G/B, F, Am, Am, F, G, and C
- Strumming: Use a softer touch and allow the tune to fade away slowly.
- Nuances: Your strumming should convey a sense of resignation,
complementing the lines "Hallelujah."
[Common Mistakes]
- Rushing chord transitions: To guarantee seamless transitions, go cautiously.
- Strumming too vehemently: The intensity of your strumming should
be adjusted to fit the song's vibe.
- Timing: To keep a steady rhythm, use a metronome if needed.
[Song Facts]
Leonard Cohen wrote "Hallelujah" and Jeff Buckley memorably recorded it
in 1994. Buckley's version is renowned for its haunting beauty and emotional
depth, making it one of the most popular versions of the song. The lyrics
interweave themes of love, loss, and spirituality, which resonate
strongly with listeners.
[Artist's Bio]
Jeff Buckley (born 1966) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
He received great recognition for his album "Grace," which featured his
legendary cover of "Hallelujah." Buckley, known for his broad vocal range
and passionate performances, made an indelible mark on the music
industry despite his early death in 1997.