Expert Rites

Lyrics

I marvel at the wonder of it in our souless age

Fast flow the tears upon the page

Don't be alarmed, I am her friend

Will I be excused if I presume

As it's more than disappointment that we share

We share the same sorry life, the families fight

That unhappy blade you both invite

This romantic ideal has a lonely appeal

I once loved someone the way that you do

But I had to let her go

I lived with my regret

Don't despair, my would-be Juliet

Credits

• Written by: D.P.A. MacManus
• Produced by: Kevin Killen, Elvis Costello and The Brodsky Quartet
• Musicians:

Elvis Costello - Voice

The Brodsky Quartet:

Michael Thomas - Violin

Ian Belton - Violin

Paul Cassidy - Viola

Jacqueline Thomas - Violoncello

Discography

Albums:

• The Juliet Letters, 1993
• The Juliet Letters (Deluxe Edition), Rhino, 2006
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Soundtracks:

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Various Artists collections:

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Covers

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Performed by:

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Bootlegs

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