My Sweet Lord – George Harrison

 

My sweet Lord

Mm, my Lord

Mm, my Lord

I really want to see you

Really want to be with you

Really want to see you, Lord

But it takes so long, my Lord

My sweet Lord

Mm, my Lord

Mm, my Lord

I really want to know you

I really want to go with you

Really want to show you, Lord

That it won't take long, my Lord

(Hallelujah)

 

 

My Sweet Lord was top of the charts in the UK and US for 1971.  It was written by George Harrison after the Beatles split up. He was influenced both by Christianity and the Hare Krishnas.

 

Harrison lost a copyright infringement action and it was found that he had subconsciously copied a Chiffon's song – He's So Fine.  Whatever the controversy, this was one heck of a song.

 

Many other artists have covered the song – including, Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Boy George and Elton John.