You Lie Sweetly

From The Elvis Costello Wiki

It was late
Almost day
I attempted to say
Will you stay

Did you blush
As you dressed
What's the rush

First light turns last night
So sour

As we leave
Your lips avoid my cheek
Will you be cruel
Or will you speak

But if you can't be sincere
Whisper those words in my ear
You lie very sweetly my dear

You Lie Sweetly
Words by	Elvis Costello
Music by	Steve Nieve
Performed by	Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve (1999, 2001, 2014) Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve & Brooklyn Philharmonic (2004)

Background:
Unreleased by Elvis Costello, this song was originally intended for Steve Nieve's song cycle "Correspondence," and eventually released in 2013 on ToGetHer, with vocals by Sting.

First known performance:
April 16, 1999, Birmingham, England
Last known performance:
October 21, 2014, Brussels, Belgium
(66 known performances)

Steve Nieve with Sting version

Performed by	Steve Nieve with Sting
Musicians	Steve Nieve - piano, sampled orchestra Sting - vocal François Poggio - tenor guitar Benoit de Segonzac - double bass Renaud Pion - clarinet
Albums	Steve Nieve: ToGetHer, 2013
Length	2:29