Elvis Costello - Upon A Veil Of Midnight Blue lyrics

Upon a veil of midnight blue There hung a crescent moon To light the view But i don't whisper the words When the moment arose I wonder how he knows You say your tongue is tied Your words escape and hide But he's so patient and kind He's prepared to read your mind That's very well till you find Because of the wine you drank Your mind is still a blank I wonder how he knows I guess i will wonder until I pluck up the courage to tell him How i feel So close i can feel his heart tremble That look in his eyes as they close I wonder how he knows I wonder how he knows