My Sweet Lord - 2004 Digital Remaster Lyrics
George Harrison
Lyrics
My sweet Lord
Oh, my Lord
My sweet Lord
My sweet Lord
I really wanna be with You
I like to see You, Lord
Oh, it takes so long
My sweet Lord
Oh, my Lord
My sweet Lord
I really wanna know You
I'd like to go with You
I wanna show You Lord
That it won't take long, my Lord
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
I really wanna know You
I really wanna see You
I'd like to see You Lord
I wanna see You Lord
It takes so long, my Lord
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
Oh my sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
I really wanna know You
(Hallelujah)
I'd like to go with You
(Hallelujah)
I'd like to show You, Lord
(Hallelujah)
And it won't take long, my Lord
(Hallelujah)
My, my, my Lord
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord
(Hallelujah)
Ooh hoo hmm
(Hallelujah)
Hare Krishna
Hare Krishna
Krishna, Krishna
Hare Hare
Hare Rama
Hare Rama
Aah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
(My sweet Lord)
Hallelujah
(My sweet Lord)
Hare Krishna
(My sweet Lord)
Hare Krishna
(My, my, my)
Krishna, Krishna
(Hey, my sweet Lord)
Hare Hare
(My sweet Lord)
Gurur Brahma
(Oh my Lord)
Gurur Vishnu
(Oh my sweet Lord)
Gurur Devo
(My sweet Lord)
Maheshwara
(My sweet Lord)
Gurur Sakshaat
(My sweet Lord)
Parabrahma
(Oh my sweet Lord)
Tasmayi Shree
(My, my sweet Lord)
Guruve Namah
(My sweet Lord)
Hare Rama
(My sweet Lord)
My sweet Lord
Song & Lyrics Facts
George Harrison's song "My Sweet Lord" was released in November 1970 as the lead single from his triple album All Things Must Pass. It was written and composed by George himself, with help from producer Phil Spector.
The song features a backing band including Ringo Starr on drums, Klaus Voormann on bass, Eric Clapton on guitar, Billy Preston on organ and Gary Wright on piano. The lyrics of the song are an ode to spiritual devotion and finding solace in prayer. In 2004, it was digitally remastered and re-released as part of the Apple Records collection. This version has been praised for its improved sound quality and clarity.