A Fool Such As I
Jo Stafford Paul Weston & His Orchestra 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
The song "A Fool Such as I" by Jo Stafford Paul Weston & His Orchestra is a beautiful ballad about the pain that comes with letting go of someone you love. The lyrics are nostalgic and sentimental, with the singer expressing their sadness about saying goodbye and acknowledging that they are a fool for continuing to love someone who has already moved on.
The phrase "now and then there's a fool such as I" sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is acknowledging that they are not alone in their foolishness, but that doesn't make it any easier. They ask for forgiveness for their sentimental outburst and admit that they might cry when the other person leaves. However, they also express their hope that they will be able to hold onto a little piece of the love they shared, even as the years go by.
In the second verse, the singer directly addresses the person they are losing. They admit that they were taught how to love by this person and that they are now lost without them. Despite being hurt, they still hold onto their love and refuse to let go, even if it makes them a fool in the eyes of others. The pain of losing someone is palpable in these lyrics, with the singer clinging to the hope that someday, their love will be enough to bring them back together.
Line by Line Meaning
(Now and then there's a fool such as I)
Occasionally, there exists an individual like myself who acts foolishly in matters of the heart.
Pardon me, if I'm sentimental
Please forgive my emotional demeanor.
When we say goodbye
Upon our farewell.
Don't be angry with me should I cry
Do not become upset should I shed tears.
When you're gone, yet I'll dream
Even in your absence, I will continue to daydream.
A little dream as years go by
A small fantasy that persists throughout the years.
Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
From time to time, I act foolishly because I am in love with you.
You taught me how to love and now
You were responsible for instilling the ability to love within me.
You say that we are through
You declare our relationship is over.
I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear
Although I am foolish, I will continue to love you.
Until the day I die
Until the time of my death.
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Intermittently, there exists an individual like myself who acts foolishly in matters of the heart.
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Occasionally, there exists an individual like myself who acts foolishly in matters of the heart.
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Intermittently, there exists an individual like myself who acts foolishly in matters of the heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM MARVIN TRADER
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Obscure Showtunes
Ms. Stafford swings on this one!
Darryl C Preston
For Jo Stafford fans only. It's not that she doesn't sing well; but she included none of the wistful feeling that Hank Snow, correctly, put into the original. Of course, Miss Stafford was singing in the pop 'genre' but that shouldn't change the emotion of the song.
Freeman Griffin
I prefer Jo Stafford's version. Her phrasing is phenomenal! Everything she sings is enhanced by that amazing voice of hers!
loverofcountry506070
I prefer the Hank Snow version on this one.