I apologize, she said.

Im sorry, Im so nervous.

The audience supported her efforts, encouraging the 69-year-old with a rousing round of applause.

ALL CROPS: 628930086 Patti Smith performs during the Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony at Concert Hall on December 10, 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/WireImage)

Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/WireImage

In a distant past, all poetry was sung or tunefully recited.

At the same time, he sang of love with a power of conviction everyone wants to own.

Aspeech written by Dylan is set to be readduring the banquet ceremony after the prize awarding.