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“40” (Live)

U2
Track 8 on Under a Blood Red Sky 

Producer

Jimmy Iovine
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“40” (Live) Lyrics

[Intro]
Sing this with me
This is "40"

[Verse 1]
Waited patiently for the Lord
Inclined and heard my cry
He lift me up out of the pits
Out of the miry clay

[Pre-Chorus]
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song

[Chorus]
How long to sing this song?
How long to sing this song?
How long, how long, how long
How long to sing this song?

[Verse 2]
You set my feet upon a rock
Made my footsteps firm
Many will see
Many will see and hear
[Pre-Chorus]
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
Sing it!

[Chorus]
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How long to sing this song?
How long, how long, how long
How long to sing this song?

[Outro]
Thank you. Good night. 
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Under a Blood Red Sky (1983)
U2
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  4. 4.
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  5. 5.
    Sunday Bloody Sunday (Live)
  6. 6.
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  7. 7.
    New Year’s Day (Live)
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    “40” (Live)
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Release Date
1983
“40” (Live) Is A Live Version Of
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