Hallelujah — Chords

Leonard Cohen

Key C majorTuning StandardCapo None (capo 5 for the original vocal key)

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

C›Am›C›Am›F›G›C›G

Chorus

F›Am›F›C›G›C

Slow 6/8, gentle fingerpick or soft strum; the chord names literally spell the verse out.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Hallelujah — FAQ

What key is Hallelujah in?

Hallelujah is in C major.

What chords does Hallelujah use?

The main progression uses C, Am, F, G. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None (capo 5 for the original vocal key).

How do I get the Hallelujah guitar tone?

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