A Fool Such As I
Hank Snow The Singing Ranger And His Rainbow Ranch Boys Lyrics

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Pardon me, if I'm sentimental
When we say goodbye
Don't be angry with me should I cry
When you're gone, yet I'll dream
A little dream as years go by
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you

You taught me how to love
And now you say that we are through
I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear
Until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
You taught me how to love
And now you say that we are through
I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear
Until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Fool Such As I" by Hank Snow are about love and heartbreak. The singer of the song is bidding farewell to his lover and expresses his sentimentality by requesting pardon for any tears he may shed. The song indicates that the singer was taught how to love by their partner but is devastated to learn that they are parting ways. Despite the difficult emotions, the singer admits that he will always be in love with his partner until the end of his life. The chorus repeats the phrase "Now and then there's a fool such as I" which implies that this experience of being heartbroken is something that happens to everyone at some point in their lives.

The song's lyrics reflect the universal theme of love, heartbreak, and the vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to love. The song is a reminder that no one is invincible when it comes to love and that heartbreak is a shared experience that can impact anyone. The melody of the song is gentle and wistful, further emphasizing the poignant longing expressed within the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Pardon me, if I'm sentimental
Please excuse me if I become emotional

When we say goodbye
When we part

Don't be angry with me should I cry
Please don't be upset if tears fall from my eyes

When you're gone, yet I'll dream
Even though you're not here, I'll still dream about you

A little dream as years go by
Just a small dream that will last as time passes

Now and then there's a fool such as I
Occasionally, there is someone like me who acts foolishly when it comes to love

You taught me how to love
You showed me what it means to love someone

And now you say that we are through
But now you're saying it's over between us

I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear
I know I may be foolish, but I'll continue to love you

Until the day I die
Until the end of my life

Now and then there's a fool such as I
Again, there are times when I act foolish when it comes to love