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Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah Ukulele Chords

ChordsC, Am, F, G, E
Strumming↓-↓↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

ICheardtherewasaAmsecretchord
ThatCDavidplayedanditAmpleasedthelord
ButFyoudon’treallyGcareformusic,Cdoyou?G
Well,itCgoeslikethistheFfourth,theGfifth
TheAmminorfallandtheFmajorlift
TheGbaffledkingcomEposing Amhallelujah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,Fhallelujah,Challeluujah
Well,CyourfaithwasstrongbutyouAmneededproof
YouCsawherbathingAmontheroof
HerFbeautyandtheGmoonlightoverCthrewyouG
SheCtiedyoutoherFkitchenGchair
SheAmbrokeyourthroneandsheFcutyourhair
AndGfromyourlipssheEdrewthe Amhallelujah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,Fhallelujah,Challeluujah
CBabyI’vebeenAmherebefore
I’veCseenthisroomandI’veAmwalkedthisfloor
IFusedtoliveGalonebeforeICknewyouG
I’veCseenyourflagontheFmarbleGarch
LoveAmisnotavictoryFmarch
It’saGcoldandit’saEbroken Amhallelujah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,Fhallelujah,Challeluujah
Well,CtherewasatimewhenAmyouletmeknow
What’sCreallygoingAmonbelow
ButFnowyouneverGshowthattomeCdo Gyou?
AndCrememberwhenIFmovedinGyou?
AndtheAmholydovewasFmovingtoo
AndGeverybreathweEdrewwas Amhallelujah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,Fhallelujah,Challeluujah
Well,Cmaybethere’sAmaGodabove
ButCallI’veeverlAmlearnedfromlove
WasFhowtoshootsomeGbodywho’doutCdrewyouG
AndCit’snotacrythatFyouhearatGnight
It’snotAmsomebodywho’sFseenthelight
It’saGcoldandit’saEbroken Amhallelujah
FHallelujah,Amhallelujah,Fhallelujah,Challeluujah
AlbumGrace
Year1994
KeyC
DifficultyEasy

How to play Hallelujah on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah on ukulele requires 5 chords and 8 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Hallelujah uses these transitions most often: Am → F (20), F → G (15), and G → C (15). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - Am chord transition.

1. C → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from C to Am:

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 10 times.

C to Am

2. Am → F chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to F:

  1. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.

This transition appears in the section, played 20 times.

Am to F

3. F → G chord transition

Here's how to move from F to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 15 times.

F to G

4. G → C chord transition

Here's how to move from G to C:

  1. While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 15 times.

G to C

5. C → F chord transition

Switching from C to F:

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 5 times.

6. G → Am chord transition

To move from G to Am:

  1. While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
  2. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 5 times.

7. G → E chord transition

Switching from G to E:

  1. While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
  3. Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 5 times.

8. E → Am chord transition

Switching from E to Am:

  1. While playing E, lift your index finger from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 5 times.

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Hallelujah.

  • Hallelujah includes 105 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Hallelujah contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Hallelujah connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → F: 16%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → F: 26%
    • Am → C: 16%