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Artist: U2
Track: 40

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I waited patiently for the Lord
He inclined and heard my cry
He brought me up out of the pit
Out of the mire and clay

I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song

How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
How long, to sing this song

He set my feet upon a rock
And made my footsteps firm
Many will see
Many will see and fear

I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song

I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song

How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
How long, to sing this song
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U2 - 40 Lyrics
U2 "40": 2, 3, 4 I waited patiently for the Lord He inclined and heard my cry He brought me up out of the pi...
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did U2 release “"40"”?
U2 released “"40"” on February 26, 1983.
Q:When did U2 release “"40" (Live)”?
U2 released “"40" (Live)” in 1983.
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U2 released “"40" (Songs Of Surrender)” on March 17, 2023.
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Q:When did U2 release “Every Breaking Wave”?
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