Hallelujah – English Lyrics

• By: Jennifer Hudson

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic and emotional journey with Jennifer Hudson's breathtaking rendition of "Hallelujah." This globally recognized song, known for its poetic lyrics and profound themes of faith and redemption, offers an excellent opportunity to appreciate English lyricism through a powerful vocal performance. Jennifer Hudson's soulful delivery and clear articulation make the intricate storytelling of the song accessible, allowing listeners to connect deeply with its universal message. Its widespread appeal and her masterful interpretation make it a special piece for language learners to explore.

[English]

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 you?

It goes like this

The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift

The baffled king composing Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

...

Your faith was strong, but you needed proof

You saw her bathing on the roof

Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you

She tied you to her kitchen chair

She broke your throne, and she cut your hair

And from your lips you drew Hallelujah

Hallelujah (Hallelujah), Hallelujah (Hallelujah)

Hallelujah (oh), Hallelujah

...

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 you

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

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ B1	adjective - kept or intended to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
chord /kɔːrd/ B1	noun - a combination of musical tones sounded simultaneously.
pleased /pliːzd/ A2	verb - to cause (someone) to feel satisfaction or enjoyment.
baffled /ˈbæfld/ B2	adjective - totally bewildered or perplexed.
composing /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ B1	verb - create (a work of art, especially music or poetry).
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
strong /strɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
beauty /ˈbjuːti/ A2	noun - a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.
overthrew /ˌoʊvərˈθruː/ B2	verb - violently defeat and overthrow (a government or ruler).
throne /θroʊn/ B1	noun - a ceremonial chair for a monarch.
lips /lɪps/ A1	noun - either of the two fleshy parts forming the edge of the mouth.
drew /druː/ A2	verb - pull or drag (something) so as to move it toward oneself or along a surface.
best /best/ A2	adjective - of the most excellent, satisfying, or way to the highest degree.
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - experience (an emotion or sensation).
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being true.
fool /fuːl/ A2	verb - to trick or deceive (someone).
stand /stænd/ A2	verb - be or remain upright on one's feet.
tongue /tʌŋ/ A1	noun - the fleshy muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, licking, and swallowing.