Davids Hallelujah
Jim Reeves · Other Songs - Jim Reeves
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
Hallelujah Hallelujah
Hallelujah Hallelujah
Maybe 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'd 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 dark was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah
Hallelujah Hallelujah
Hallelujah Hallelujah
Maybe there's a God above
And all I ever learned from love
Was how to shoot at someone who outdrew you
And it's not a cry you can hear at night
It's not somebody who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
About Davids Hallelujah
Jim Reeves' "Davids Hallelujah" stands as a poignant testament to his mastery of the gospel genre, blending traditional hymnody with his signature smooth crooning style. Recorded in the mid-1950s, the track exemplifies Reeves' ability to infuse sacred music with a deeply personal, almost narrative quality that defined his discography. The song reflects the era's intersection of religious devotion and secular storytelling, a hallmark of his work that resonated across audiences from church basements to country radio. As part of Reeves' extensive catalog of spiritual recordings, "Davids Hallelujah" showcases his vocal range and emotional depth, often serving as a bridge between his gospel roots and his broader country pop appeal. The composition remains a cherished example of mid-century gospel interpretation, capturing the warmth and sincerity that made Reeves a beloved figure in American music history. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of reverence and nostalgia, cementing its place alongside other timeless spiritual works by the artist.