Now And Then There's A Fool Such As I
Tommy Edwards 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
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
In Tommy Edwards's song "A Fool Such as I," the lyrics express a certain emotional and sentimental feeling of someone who has been taught how to love but now has to say goodbye to their lover. The first verse acknowledges that they might get a little emotional (sentimental) and even cry when saying goodbye. However, the person still dreams of their lover years after they have left. Then the chorus continues to say that there is a fool (himself) who is still in love with the person who taught him how to love. Though they may be going their separate ways, the love will not go away, and he will continue to love her until the day he dies. The last two verses repeat the same sentiment as before, emphasizing that "Now and then, there's a fool such as I," and ends with the same line.
The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever loved someone but has had to part ways with them. It's a well-known feeling that many people have experienced, and the song expresses it in a heartfelt and honest way. The melody is soft and soothing, and it complements the lyrics perfectly, creating a song that touches people's heartstrings.
Line by Line Meaning
(Now and then there's a fool such as I)
Occasionally there are people like me who fall in love foolishly
Pardon me, if I'm sentimental
Please forgive me if I become emotional
When we say goodbye
When we part ways
Don't be angry with me should I cry
Please don't be upset if I shed tears
When you're gone, yet I'll dream
Even when you're not here with me, I'll still have dreams of you
A little dream as years go by
Although time may pass, I'll still have a small hope of being with you
Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
Every so often there's someone like me who loves you foolishly
You taught me how to love
You showed me how to feel love
And now you say that we are through
And now you're telling me that our relationship is over
I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear
Even though I'm foolish, I'll still love you
Until the day I die
Until the end of my life
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Again, every now and then there's someone like me who falls for you foolishly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Marvin Trader
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John Sientz
Beautiful ... just beautiful. I wish we'd had Tommy with us longer; so many songs he would have been perfect for.
Darryl C Preston
THIS is the way this beautiful, heartbreaking song should be sung.
My My
I agree Darryl, I've known for multiple decades Edwards did a version and just today March 20th, 2020 I heard it. And it was heartbreaking and beautiful exactly how you described. The only two versions I ever listened to was Hank Snows and Elvis' so naturally I couldn't imagine someone else could do it better, guess I might have been wrong. Because if this version isn't better it's just as good as Snows and Elvis'.
Colin Purssey
This song is so inherently good the'res not a version of it that I don't like . Some more than others of course . Has been sung in so many different genres too ; Doo-Wop , Country , Pop , Rock , Countrypolitan . And expressed both in up-tempo and balladry . All good .
Rene LeClerc
Tried in vain to find another song written by Bill Trader. Cannot find anything. With all the folks who think Hank Snow wrote this song, Trader's not even getting his due for this composition.
Darryl C Preston
You saved me that job. I've always wondered who Bill Trader was. I mean this is a wonderful song and one would think that he wrote a whole slew of successful ballads; but I've never seen another one either and I was a rabid country music fan from 1945 to 1958.
I've watched exactly 2 references to his name by oldtimers, without any winks; so I assume it's not a pseudonym. Hank Snow was too proud to use one, beyond his real name Clarence E.
Darryl C Preston
Just found out; he did exist [died in 2003]. Still no other songs though, but there must be some.
Rene LeClerc
@Darryl C Preston, apparently he - Bill - had out an album entitled "Bill Trader Sings His Songs," which suggests he had more than the one we hear here. This is a link to a discussion about the composition of this song: http://www.searchingforagem.com/Misc/Fool.htm
The78Prof
According to the ASCAP Biographical Dictionary, William Marvin Trader also wrote the following songs: Don't Wake Me Now, Don't Turn Around, Cherokee Call, Bitter Harvest, I'll Never Fear Tomorrow, Castaway, Veil Of Tears, A Song To Sing, and (lyrics) Alone At Christmas Time. Born 5/11/22 in Darlington NC, early career in industrial technology, then radio DJ, TV, recording artist, promoter & owner of Dixie record label.
Rene LeClerc
Here are the 12 self-penned songs on Bill Trader's album: (side one) "Cherokee Call," "A Song to Sing," "Hopeless One," "Don't Wake Me Now," "How Can I Be So Wrong?" and "Don't Turn Around" (side two) "A Fool Such As I," "Castaway," "I'll Never Fear Tomorrow," "Left-Over Love," "Veil of Tears" and "Bitter Harvest." The only title - other than "A Fool Such As I" - which rings a bell is "Cherokee Call." I remember Perry Como singing it on one of his Christmas specials.