The version above, sung by 13-year-oldFionn Wheelan, is certainly an inspired take.

For this cover, Wheelan joined 18-year-old buskerAllie Sherlockin the streets of Ireland.

As famous as Hallelujah is these days, it wasn’t bound to become a hit in the beginning.

Busker Allie Sherlock and Fionn Wheelan

Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube

In 2001, the song reached global fame when it was featured in theShreksoundtrack.

Meanwhile, you might check more of his covers by following him onInstagram.

For even more music, don’t forget to pay a visit to Sherlock’sYouTube channel.