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

Sept 27, 2015

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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.

“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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