“I heard there was a secret chord
that David played and it pleased the lord
but you don’t really care for music, do you
well it goes like this the fourth, the fifth
the minor fall and the major lift
the baffled king composing hallelujah”
Listen – Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley
I’ve always loved Jeff Buckley’s version of Hallelujah, a deeply moving song that stays true to the emotions behind it.
I’ve also, long been fascinated by that first verse. A secret chord. One so powerful that it touched the very heart of God. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has had that moment when listening to a song, when your chest literally aches as the part of you that is more than flesh and blood, recognises something and reacts. … Continue Reading
