I knew she was near Like a ghost in the rain Just lost in a falling of tears I knew it was wrong Knew I should wait But I couldn't leave her to cry A change in the light A glance to the side A sigh like the passing of years I knew it was wrong Knew I should wait But I couldn't put her aside Like a moth to her flame Like a tear on her page Suddenly, suddenly I see how this ends With a dream that won't fade With my ghost in the rain Suddenly, suddenly I see how this ends A shadow like lace A hint of her grace Just there in the curve of the night I knew it was wrong Knew I should wait But I couldn't put her aside Like a moth to her flame Like a tear on her page Suddenly, suddenly I see how this ends She will be out of reach But always near Like a moth to her flame Like a tear on her page Suddenly, suddenly I see how this ends With a dream that won't fade With my ghost in the rain Suddenly, suddenly I see how this ends