[Verse 1]
A nervous boy in several ways
I never knew the world could operate this way
I was nervous when we stopped to speak
And the world came crashing around my feet

[Chorus]
We don't talk of love, we're much too shy
But nervously we wonder when and why

[Verse 2]
A nervous boy, in spite of which
I never thought I could tremble as much as this
Your flashing eyes and sudden smiles
Are never quite at ease, and neither am I

[Chorus]
Oh, we'll talk about it all some night
But nervously we never get it

[Post-Chorus]
Right from the start I approved of you
Right from the moment you turned to face me

[Verse 3]
A nervous boy from another town
With a nervous laugh and a concentrated frown
I spoke too fast with watchful eyes
Of a recent past and some nostalgic surprise
[Chorus]
We don't talk of love, we're much too shy
But nervously we wonder when and...

[Post-Chorus]
Smile knowing why I approved of you
Right from the moment you turned to face me, a nervous boy