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Leonard Cohen - Poet, Writer and Singer

Melancholic Messiah Leonard Cohen, writes his words from the very depths of his soul. He is one of the most profound modern day poets. Here are his lyrics to Hallelujah. A song which took him almost five years to perfect.

Originally 80 verses long, Hallelujah is considered one of the greatest songs of all time.

Included here, is a short biography, Hallelujah Lyrics, Youtube of Leonard Cohen singing Hallelujah, and pictures of the poet.-

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A Poet of our Time

Canadian Poet, Leonard Cohen has been called a modern day Messiah. There is something very spiritual about him, almost religious. Retreating from the world into self reclusion, Cohen became a Zen Buddhist and turned his back on his music for the last ten years. His career spans around 50 years, during which time he has created some of the greatest lyrics every written.

His songs are merely his poetry set to music; He is a Rock Poet. Ripped off from his fortune and retirement fund by a former manager, Kelley Lynch, who sold the publishing rights to his back catalogue, to Sony, including the truly amazing song, Hallelujah. Cohen has now been forced to face his public and tour the world at the age of 73.

What a rare treat for his fans to see this living legend, Canada's Poet Laureate, performing live. Leonard Cohen will go down in the history books as one of the greatest poets of our time and his song, Hallelujah, one of the greatest songs of all time. -

Leonard Cohen - Various Positions

Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah Lyrics

- Hallelujah -

Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, 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 you
She tied you
To a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah

Baby I have been here before
I know this room, I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you.
I've seen your flag on the marble arch
Love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

There was a time you let me know
What's really going on below
But now you never show it to me, do you?
And remember when I moved in you
The holy dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

You say I took the name in vain
I don't even know the name
But if I did, well really, what's it to you?
There's a blaze of light
In every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though
It all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Various Positions - Track Listing

1. Dance Me to the End of Love
2. Coming Back to You
3. The Law
4. Night Comes On
5. Hallelujah
6. The Captain
7. Hunter's Lullaby
8. Heart With No Companion
9. If It Be Your Will

Leonard Cohen Sings Hallelujah

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Alexander Burke Sings Hallelujah

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The X-Factor Version and article on Hallelujah
This is a song which works several ways and depending upon which verses are used the meaning of the song takes on a new significance. Hallelujah was originally released on the 1984 studio album Various Positions. A live recording of the song containing additional lyrics was recorded in 1988 and released on the 1994 album, Cohen Live.

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Love Him or Hate Him - You Can't Ignore Him

  • Rev999 Apr 11, 2012 @ 10:13 am | delete
    who could hate him?...great lens :-)
  • earthybirthymama Dec 16, 2011 @ 12:15 am | delete
    Great Lense, I really like Leonard Cohen... Adam Cohen is so much like his dad.
  • kathysart Mar 22, 2011 @ 11:33 am | delete
    Leonard Cohen is a fantastic poet. I have his songbooks, books of poems and all his music.. that makes me a HUGE fan!
  • M Skylark Jun 19, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
    The music of Leonard Cohen gives life another dimension. No lyrics have ever affected me so deeply; no melodies resonate so completely with my soul. Hallelujah is, no doubt, his masterpiece. Sung by k.d. lang, it overwhelms me. But it is Leonard's song and his creation. I am just so grateful to live in a world that he inhabits.
  • Debera Howard May 19, 2010 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Robert Burns now Leonard Cohen ahhh life is beautiful with such bairds.
  • theraggededge Apr 15, 2010 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Wonderful poet and a beautiful song. I love your lens. Angel blessed :-)
  • jekool Mar 15, 2010 @ 4:57 am | delete
    I think Cohen is an even better poet than he is lyricist, if that's possible. Nobody else can write lyrics as interesting as he does.
  • Neda Mar 9, 2010 @ 6:45 am | delete
    Since Suzanne in 1969 I have loved the musicof Leonard Cohen. It is despicable that the rights to his own music were pulled away from him and his hard earned money was stolen by a fund.
    I have the greatest respect for hte man and his music and wish him peace.
  • song writer Feb 20, 2010 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    the many he has influenced is incredable, cherish his words that move your being that are kept simple yet , that fall to the unknown depts of our hearts ,i'm pleased he's still with us one of a king
  • C Smith Feb 11, 2010 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    Leonard Cohen, the words he has written will make your soul stand still, and you try to take a breath.....and then tears.
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