You Lie Sweetly

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 (unreleased song) Words by Elvis Costello Music by Steve Nieve Performed by Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve (1999) Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve & Brooklyn Philharmonic (2004) Background:  Intended for Steve Nieve's song cycle "Correspondence." First known performance:  April 16, 1999, Birmingham, England Last known performance:  July 17, 2004, New York, NY      (65 known performances)

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