Official Video Killard House Special School Choir Hallelujah

Hallelujah sung by Kaylee Rogers and Killard House School Choir in 2016. Copyright 2016 Kaylee Rogers/Killard House School Kaylee, a student at Killard House Special School in Northern Ireland, who suffers from autism and ADHD; stunned the online world with a choir rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”.

Colin Millar, the school’s principal, told BBC News that Kaylee is often shy — but not when she sings.

“All my kids have talents, as well as barriers, and this is hers.”

“She’d be a very quiet little girl, but when she sings, she just opens up,” he said.

Kaylee started attending Killard House a few years ago, in order to help her address learning delays. She’s overcome some incredible challenges to share that voice with the world and singing has helped her build up her confidence

“For a child who came in and wouldn’t really talk, wouldn’t really read out in class, to stand and perform in front of an audience is amazing. It takes a lot of effort on Kaylee’s part,” Millar said.

“Hallelujah”, written by Leonard Cohen over the course of five years, was recorded by dozens of famous artists. But, Cohen passed away in November 2016, just weeks before Kaylee Rogers’ rendition of his most famous song was released. Somehow, we’re sure that Cohen would approve of this stunning remake.

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[shamilomarov]

I'm 44. I faced a lot in my life. I thought nothing can touch my heart so deep. But here it is. A tears in my eyes and the lump in the throat. God bless these children. Thank to people done this great job.

[michaelvuksta]

With all due respect to Leonard Cohen, this is the BEST version of
Hallelujah. If this doesn't touch your soul, you don't have one.

[marilynnskelton]

12/24/23 right about midnight. I’m listening to this for about the 50th time in the last two days. I just discovered it and I can’t stop playing it over and over again. Kaylee is just incredible as well as all the classmates. God has blessed each and everyone of you.

[anthonytroisi]

The school needs all the support and appreciation it can get. They not only came up with Christmas-themed lyrics but captured the real spirit of Christmas. The School not only encouraged Kaylee's unique talent but it included the entire chorus in an uplifting performance. I cannot imagine there was a dry eye in the audience. A story of hope. Congratulations to the teachers and parents.

[garypierce]

I am a retired construction worker that was never allowed to show feeling even when breaking bones, this made me cry like a child.

[dorenebonczkiewicz]

Heard this first time with my lil bro 3 years ago when we found out he had cancer.We listened to this after it brought my brother peace its bringing me peace now since my lil bros passing.God bless you Kaylee .Thank you for this beautiful song .

[fairymagic]

No one comments about Kaylee's parents! Thank you to Kaylee's parents for such a beautiful child sharing her amazing voice with the world!

[oldeagle]

Kaylee is 10 years old in this video, she has a better understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ than many grown-ups! What a beautiful little girl!

[TheBossmare]

What I want to know is WHO are the people that disliked this? What is wrong with people! Beautiful, so needed right now!

[bennybrown]

I'm gonna let everyone in on a secret, if you want to have a great day everyday, start it as I do before I ever get out of bed I listen to to this song, it will fill your heart with joy after that nothing can bring you down . thank you Killard house school and especially thank you Kaylee and your classmates for letting your light shine down on this old mans heart, god bless each and every one of you 😇

[MVHHT]

I've been listening to this every Christmas season for the last five years. I'm not a religious person, and I'm not really one who is moved by much, but this song manages to bring tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[tonymarshall]

That's what Christmas is all about

[zachfulkerson]

As a father with an autistic daughter I just want to thank you for doing what you do your an inspiration to my daughter and it means the world to me that she has such a great example of over coming her fears and doing what she's passionate about.

[bipedalbob]

No matter how many times I've heard this it always brings tears to my eyes

[tombouchard]

I do believe I'll b watching this every Christmas season for the rest of my life

[justinp]

I have a son with autism. Some people don’t understand that kids with autism can have major talent. This seems like a music video more than a choir singing with her. I’ve watched this video many times over the years and still am in November 2024

[richardtaylor]

This is the true spirit of Christmas. God bless all.

[cobrasvenomouspoison]

All these beautiful children belong to the one and only, God, the Lord, our Savior. God bless them. Amen. 🙏🏼❤️

[haroldcampbell-vxkv]

Such an angelic voice. This may be a Christmas song but I listen to it often. Kaylee is a special child of God with a God given gift of voice. Hope she continues to do new songs.

[nonyaducking]

This is my go to song to make me calm down, they sound so angelic 😇