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Patti Smith Group
Hymn Lyrics

Lyrics

Patti Smith Group

Hymn

From Complete 1975-2006: Lyrics, Reflections & Notes for the Future1979

Written by Lenny Kaye, Patti Smith

Produced by Todd Rundgren

Lyrics

Hymn

[Verse] When I am troubled in the night He comes to comfort me He wills me through the darkness And the empty child is free To take his hand, his sacred heart The heart that breaks the dawn, amen And when I think I've had my fill He fills me up again

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About this track

"Hymn" is a song by Patti Smith Group from the album Complete 1975-2006: Lyrics, Reflections & Notes for the Future, released in 1979. The song was written by Lenny Kaye, Patti Smith. It was produced by Todd Rundgren.

Patti Smith Group profile →Complete 1975-2006: Lyrics, Reflections & Notes for the Future album →Track profile →

Contributors

Todd Rundgren— 1,337 credits as songwriter & producer →
Lenny Kaye— 162 credits as songwriter & producer →
Patti Smith— 249 credits as songwriter & producer →

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