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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Hard Fought Hallelujah Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Hard Fought Hallelujah Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Hard Fought Hallelujah Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Hard Fought Hallelujah Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Hard Fought Hallelujah Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Hard Fought Hallelujah Chords – Harmonica
The Castellows’s powerful country anthem about resilience and gratitude. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Country Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Build dynamics through the verses into the chorus. Strum softly during the verses and let the chorus ring out with full, confident strums.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Bridge
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
G
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 3
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Practice tip: The Am to F transition is the trickiest part. Practice moving just those two chords back and forth until it feels smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hard Fought Hallelujah"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Hard Fought Hallelujah" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hard Fought Hallelujah" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Hard Fought Hallelujah"?
It was written by The Castellows, and released in 2023.