As the first notes of Hallelujah filled the air, Susan Boyle’s voice soared with breathtaking clarity, sending shivers through the silent crowd. Each lyric carried raw emotion, drawing listeners into a spellbinding moment of pure musical magic. The audience, mesmerized, barely dared to breathe—eyes glistening, hearts swelling with admiration. And as the final note lingered, a hush of awe hung in the air before the room erupted in thunderous applause. Boyle had done it again—left them utterly stunned, a rare and unforgettable performance etched in their souls.

The Britain’s Got Talent Season 3 runner-up handled the classic ballad with grace.

Back in 2018, Britain’s Got Talent Season 3 runner-up Susan Boyle performed a live, ethereal version of Leonard Cohen’s classic tune “Hallelujah” that left the audience stunned.

During her version, Boyle’s heavenly voice grew in intensity as graceful piano chords played behind her.

Listen to her live 2018 version of “Hallelujah” here.

Boyle released an equally as stunning recorded version of “Hallelujah” from her 2010 album, The Gift. Listen to it here.

What to know about “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen

Originally penned for his 1984 album Various Positions, the beloved song by Leonard Cohen is frequently covered by a variety of Artists including Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright, Susan Boyle, Kodi Lee, Jennifer Hudson, Pentatonix, Bob Dylan, K.D. Lang, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Chester Bennington, and more. Wainwright’s version launched the song into popularity again when it was featured on the Shrek soundtrack in 2001. When Cohen died in 2016, his version reached the number-59 position on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100.

According to American Songwriter, he wrote around 80 verses before settling on the final lyrics. As for his thoughts on the amount of times ”Hallelujah” has been covered? ”I’m very happy that it’s being sung,” he told The Guardian in 2012.