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Now I've heard there was a secret chord 00:04
That David played, and it pleased the Lord 00:08
But you don't really care for music, do you? 00:12
00:19
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth 00:21
The minor falls, the major lifts 00:25
The baffled king composing Hallelujah 00:30
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 00:37
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 00:46
Your faith was strong but you needed proof 00:59
You saw her bathing on the roof 01:04
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew her 01:08
She tied you to a kitchen chair 01:16
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair 01:21
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah 01:25
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 01:32
01:37
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 01:41
01:46
Well, maybe there's a God above 02:19
As for me all I've ever learned from love 02:19
Is how to shoot somebody who outdrew you 02:20
But it's not a crime that you're hear tonight 02:20
It's not some pilgrim who claims to have seen the Light 02:20
No, it's a cold and it's a very broken Hallelujah 02:23
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 02:27
02:31
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 02:38
02:43
Instrumental 02:49
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 02:50
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 02:51
Well people I've been here before 02:52
I know this room and I've walked this floor 02:54
You see I used to live alone before I knew ya 02:55
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch 02:57
But listen love, love is not some kind of victory march, no 02:59
03:03
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah 03:21
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 03:22
03:24
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 03:35
03:38
There was a time you let me know 04:15
What's really going on below 04:15
But now you never show it to me, do you? 04:15
And I remember when I moved in you 04:16
And the holy dove she was moving too 04:16
And every single breath we drew was Hallelujah 04:16
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 04:16
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 04:17
Now I've done my best, I know it wasn't much 04:17
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch 04:18
I've told the truth, I didnt come here to London just to fool you 04:18
And even though it all went wrong 04:18
I'll stand right here before the Lord of song 04:19
With nothing, nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah 04:19
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 04:20
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 04:21
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 04:22
Hallelujah, Hallelujah 04:23
Hallelujah 04:24
04:25

Hallelujah – English Lyrics

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Leonard Cohen, Erik Grönwall
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Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music can be a deeply rewarding experience, and Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' offers a rich text for English learners. The song's poetic lyrics are filled with literary devices and biblical allusions, providing a unique opportunity to explore the nuances of the English language. What makes 'Hallelujah' special is its ability to convey profound and often contradictory emotions through its powerful imagery and simple, yet evocative, language. By studying this song, you can not only improve your vocabulary and understanding of metaphor but also gain insight into the complex tapestry of human emotion.

[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 falls, the major lifts
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 her
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Well, maybe there's a God above
As for me all I've ever learned from love
Is how to shoot somebody who outdrew you
But it's not a crime that you're hear tonight
It's not some pilgrim who claims to have seen the Light
No, it's a cold and it's a very broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Instrumental
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well people I've been here before
I know this room and I've walked this floor
You see I used to live alone before I knew ya
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
But listen love, love is not some kind of victory march, no

It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

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 I remember when I moved in you
And the holy dove she was moving too
And every single breath we drew was Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Now I've done my best, I know it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didnt come here to London just to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand right here before the Lord of song
With nothing, nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

secret

/ˈsiːkrɪt/

B1
  • noun
  • - something kept hidden or not known by others
  • adjective
  • - not known or seen by many people

chord

/kɔːrd/

B2
  • noun
  • - a group of musical notes played together

played

/pleɪd/

A2
  • verb
  • - to perform music on an instrument

music

/ˈmjuːzɪk/

A1
  • noun
  • - art of arranging sounds in harmony

faith

/feɪθ/

B2
  • noun
  • - trust or belief in something or someone

proof

/pruːf/

B2
  • noun
  • - evidence that shows something is true

beauty

/ˈbjuːti/

A2
  • noun
  • - the quality that makes someone or something attractive

moonlight

/ˈmuːn.laɪt/

B1
  • noun
  • - the light of the moon

throne

/θroʊn/

B2
  • noun
  • - a chair for a king or queen

broke

/broʊk/

B2
  • verb
  • - past tense of break; to damage or destroy

hair

/hɛər/

A2
  • noun
  • - the thin threads that grow on the head

lungs

/lʌŋz/

C1
  • noun
  • - organs responsible for breathing

cry

/kraɪ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to produce tears as a result of emotion

call

/kɔːl/

A2
  • verb
  • - to shout or speak to someone

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Key Grammar Structures

  • It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth

    ➔ Present simple tense used for describing general truths or habitual actions.

    ➔ The phrase 'It goes like this' introduces a general description of how something works or is played.

  • The minor falls, the major lifts

    ➔ Present simple tense describing state changes or actions happening regularly.

    ➔ The sentence uses parallelism, contrasting 'the minor falls' with 'the major lifts' to illustrate musical intervals reaching different emotional heights.

  • Your faith was strong but you needed proof

    ➔ Past simple tense indicating a previous state, with 'but' showing contrast.

    ➔ The sentence uses the past tense 'was' and 'needed' to describe a completed state or requirement in the past, contrasting with the present.

  • With nothing, nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah

    ➔ Prepositional phrase 'with nothing' indicating a state or condition.

    ➔ The phrase emphasizes the speaker's sincerity or emotional state, showing they are only expressing 'Hallelujah' without anything else.

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