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“40” Lyrics by U2

War

1983

[Intro]
Two, three, four

[Verse 1]
I waited patiently for the Lord
He inclined and heard my cry
He brought me up out of the pit
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
And made my footsteps firm
Many will see
Many will see and fear

[Pre-Chorus]
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

[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?
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About ““40”” by U2

Read the complete lyrics to "“40”" by U2 from the album "War" in 1983. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Ireland, Rock.

"“40”" is performed by U2. from the album "War" in 1983 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "“40”", explore more songs by U2 using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"“40”" is credited to U2. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"“40”" appears on "War" in 1983.

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