Only a Fool

I was a fool to begin with Long before this dance began Oh, there's no mistaking What you're saying With that moony glance Only a fool would understand I was a fool when I met you And, oh, I bet you knew it, too How else could we stay standing? All those nights dream-landing Only a fool would understand The wisdom of the ages From Gita to Abraham Was written by smitten, lonely sages Too wise to ever take a chance Life could be cruel, now and then But I couldn't fathom way back when How I'd long to have you Break my heart time and again Only a fool would understand Only a fool would undеrstand