# U2 plays rewritten lyrics at Glen Hansard funeral 2026-08-08T03:46:34+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet U2 performed a rewritten version of their song 'Beautiful Day' at the funeral of Irish musician Glen Hansard in Dublin. Bono and the Edge altered the lyrics to include personal tributes, such as the line 'You left a hangover from hell'. The service, held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, also featured Eddie Vedder performing 'The Song of Good Hope' and a rendition of Bob Dylan's 'Forever Young'. Hansard, best known for the Oscar-winning song 'Falling Slowly' from the film Once, died at age 56 following a motorcycle crash. ## Coverage - rollingstoneindia.com Tags: celebrity, Dublin, Funeral, Glen Hansard, Music, U2 Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/u2-plays-rewritten-lyrics-at-glen-hansard-funeral/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/u2-plays-rewritten-lyrics-at-glen-hansard-funeral/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.