A Fool Such As I
Hank Snow and His Rainbow Ranch Boys Lyrics


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

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 song "A Fool Such As I" by Hank Snow and His Rainbow Ranch Boys is a lament from a person who has been left by their lover. The singer is apologizing for being sentimental and emotional at the moment of parting, and acknowledging that they are acting like a fool for still being in love with someone who has told them it's over. The title phrase "Now and then there's a fool such as I" is a way of saying that even though the singer knows they are being foolish, it's a common human experience to hold onto love even when it's not reciprocated.


The song conveys a sense of wistfulness and regret, but also a kind of stubborn determination to keep loving the person who has left. The repeated melody of the chorus reinforces the feeling of being caught in a cycle of hope and disappointment, as the lyrics suggest that the singer will continue to dream of their lost love even as the years go by.


One possible interpretation of the song is that it reflects the theme of unrequited love, or the idea that some people are destined to love someone who will never love them back. The repeated phrase "now and then" reinforces the notion that this kind of foolishness is a recurring pattern in human relationships. At the same time, the song could be seen as a tribute to the persistence and resilience of love, even when it seems like it's not going to work out.


Overall, "A Fool Such As I" is a poignant and melodic country song that captures the bittersweet emotions of love and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

(Now and then there's a fool such as I)
Occasionally, there are those, like myself, who act foolishly in matters of love


Pardon me, if I'm sentimental
Forgive me if I'm emotional


When we say goodbye
When we part ways


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 when you're not here, I'll still dream about you


A little dream as years go by
A small hope that I hold onto as time passes


Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
Sometimes I act foolishly because I'm still in love with you


You taught me how to love and now
You showed me what it means to love and now


You say that we are through
You're saying that our relationship is over


I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear
I may be foolish, but I'll still love you, my dear


Until the day I die
For as long as I live




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Marvin Trader

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