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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bono
Bono
Lead Vocals
The Edge
The Edge
Background Vocals
Larry Mullen Jr.
Larry Mullen Jr.
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
The Edge
The Edge
Composer
Bono
Bono
Composer
Adam Clayton
Adam Clayton
Composer
Larry Mullen Jr.
Larry Mullen Jr.
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Lillywhite
Steve Lillywhite
Producer
Kevin Killen
Kevin Killen
Assistant Engineer
Paul Thomas
Paul Thomas
Engineer

Lyrics

[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
[PreChorus]
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]
Then you set my feet upon a rock
And made my footsteps firm
Many will see
Many will see and fear
[PreChorus]
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?
Written by: Adam Clayton, Bono, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge

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