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WATCH: This woman's version of 'Hallelujah' is a tribute to moms everywhere

Sept 27, 2015

By HotTopics.tv

A Utah mom's new take on a frequently covered Leonard Cohen song has gone viral.

Shannon Christensen Abbott posted a clip of herself on Facebook singing her own version of "Hallelujah," exchanging the true lyrics with words that reflect her hectic life as a mom of two.

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Just over a week later, her Facebook video has been viewed more than 3 million times.

Alongside the video, Abbott wrote: “I have always loved the song ‘Hallelujah,’ but the lyrics to the original version are, well, weird!”
After reaching 2 million views, Abbott took to Facebook again to say she is "thrilled."

“Unbelievable,” she said. “I am thrilled and humbled that this silly little song that I wrote for a silly little talent show in teeny, tiny Payson, Utah, could bring so much joy to people around the WORLD.”

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One of the songs I sang for the talent show. I have always loved the song "Hallelujah" but the lyrics to the original version are, well, weird! So I changed them to fit my stay-at-home mommy life! Enjoy! (Also, sorry for the constant bang flips...a trim is definitely in order) and how CUTE and GOOD is my boy! Oh I could just eat him up! But then I would gain over 20lbs, so maybe I'll just kiss him instead of eat him. Lol!

Posted by Shannon Christensen Abbott on Saturday, September 12, 2015

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