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I heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
You don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Well your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew ya
Well she tied you to her kitchen chair
She broke your throne and cut your hair
And from your lips she drew Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Baby I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked the floor
Used to live alone before I knew ya
But I've seen your flag on the marble arch
Our love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken 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 outdrew 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 broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah...

NeuroGeek May 16, 2013 - 12:22	coachc wrote: One of my least favorite versions. She relies on her singing talent instead of just trusting the power of the song. Huh. I wish more "artists" had actual singing talent. K.D. certainly does. I understand the comment, but find it ironic that talent should be a detraction. Beautifully sad song. [ Reply ]
coachc Jan 24, 2013 - 07:08	One of my least favorite versions. She relies on her singing talent instead of just trusting the power of the song. [ Reply ]
MrRedwood Dec 06, 2012 - 14:49	The Atlantic just covered this song — check out How Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' Became Everybody's 'Hallelujah' . And they mention there's a book on the way out: The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of "Hallelujah" . [ Reply ]
martinw Oct 19, 2012 - 08:16	foothillfreak wrote: Hearing any version of this song just makes me want to listen to Jeff Buckley's. Much agreed ... Jeff Buckley reaches deep and channels it out on record .. unbelievable .. the high's, the lows, just brilliant! [ Reply ]
TerryS Jul 25, 2012 - 18:34	Which reminds me, my tires are due for replacement. [ Reply ]
tralala1980 Jun 24, 2012 - 07:59	PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE do not play this song again ever. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE. Thank you. [ Reply ]
johnjconn Jun 24, 2012 - 07:57	wtf this song is terrible, no mater who sings it. [ Reply ]
sunward Jun 08, 2012 - 09:20	+While I love this version, there are others that K.D. has done that I think surpass it. Her most popular rendition is likely the one she sang at the 2005 Canadian Juno Awards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_NpxTWbovE My personal favourite, though, is when she sang it with Cohen in the audience on the occasion of his induction into the Canadian Songwriters' Hall of Fame in 2006. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYiMJ2bC65A On hearing that version, Cohen's partner, Anjani Thomas, said that she and Cohen looked at each other and said: "well, I think we can lay that song to rest now! It's really been done to its ultimate blissful state of perfection." [ Reply ]
neuticle May 23, 2012 - 12:10	tuttle99 wrote: Could not Click off this one fast enough! Seriously Love this song, but Waaay to many versions now....and Waay overplayed! This is supposed to be one of those special songs that you play once in a blue moon, when the mood is right, not just in the middle of a workday! You nailed it. Great tune, one of the best...but too much of a great thing... [ Reply ]
foothillfreak May 23, 2012 - 12:09	Hearing any version of this song just makes me want to listen to Jeff Buckley's. [ Reply ]
GirlFriday May 23, 2012 - 12:06	Wow. I don't care for this song, but I found myself drawn into her rendition. Will have to check out this K.D. Lang. [ Reply ]
nmgridl May 23, 2012 - 12:05	I saw her perform last week in a small theater, and this song was the highlight of the concert. She had great power when it came to the refrain. [ Reply ]
tuttle99 May 23, 2012 - 12:05	Could not Click off this one fast enough! Seriously Love this song, but Waaay to many versions now....and Waay overplayed! This is supposed to be one of those special songs that you play once in a blue moon, when the mood is right, not just in the middle of a workday! [ Reply ]
RKeaton Apr 21, 2012 - 18:44	ziakut wrote: Love k.d. lang's voice and much of her work. My opinion is just that it's almost too perfect...too buttery and smooth. It lacks the raw emotion of Jeff Buckley or even Rufus Wainwright. This song needs to feel as if there is angst. Lang's voice is too perfect and controlled for my tastes with this cover song. Well said. [ Reply ]
ziakut Feb 18, 2012 - 08:06	Love k.d. lang's voice and much of her work. My opinion is just that it's almost too perfect...too buttery and smooth. It lacks the raw emotion of Jeff Buckley or even Rufus Wainwright. This song needs to feel as if there is angst. Lang's voice is too perfect and controlled for my tastes with this cover song. [ Reply ]
Bleyfusz Feb 18, 2012 - 07:51	JB please. Straight. [ Reply ]
markymarkmon Jan 17, 2012 - 13:52	Pure. Beautiful. Awestruck. What more can you say. [ Reply ]
beinder Jan 17, 2012 - 13:51	No question her's is the best, but not this recording. The live version from the 2010 Olympics opening ceremonies. [ Reply ]
Kimbolini Jan 17, 2012 - 13:48	Well I don't understand the negative comments about K.D.'s rendition of this song. She has an amazing voice and I think she does a great job on this. Love Leonard's original version too! [ Reply ]
R7-12 Jan 17, 2012 - 13:47	This has got to be the very best version of this song to date! How can you not enjoy any song sung with such perfection? Pure Buttah. [ Reply ]