Hallelujah Lyrics
Alexandra Burke
Lyrics
I heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well 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 ya
She tied you to her kitchen chair
She broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who out drew ya
It's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not someone who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Song & Lyrics Facts
Alexandra Burke's version of "Hallelujah" was released in 2008 as a single from her debut album, Overcome. It is an R&B and pop ballad written by Leonard Cohen, but the lyrics were adapted to fit Alexandra's style.
The song features backing vocals from American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake and was produced by British producer Steve Mac. The track was released on December 14th, 2008 and achieved commercial success, topping the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time with over 1 million copies sold. It also topped the charts in Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway and Sweden. In addition, it won the 2009 BRIT Award for Best Single. The inspiring lyrics have been covered by many artists since its release, making it a timeless classic.