Folk · 1984 · intermediate

Hallelujah

by Leonard Cohen
Key of C intermediate 5 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IviIVVIII7
CAmFGE7
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
5
Genre
Folk
Year
1984

Hallelujah Chord Progression Breakdown

Hallelujah (1984) is a intermediate folk song that uses the progression I – vi – IV – V – III7 (C, Am, F, G, E7 in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • vi (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • III7 (E7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color

Tags

folk1980ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Hallelujah?

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen uses the chords C, Am, F, G, E7 in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – vi – IV – V – III7.

What key is Hallelujah in?

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, Am, F.

Is Hallelujah beginner-friendly?

Hallelujah is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Hallelujah?

Hallelujah is a folk song from 1984.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Hallelujah to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.