In a 2017 “Songfacts” interview with Rea, he said: I’ve still got a piece of paper and on the original lyrics it says: ‘'Fool (If You Think It’s Over).’ Song for Al Green. 96 beats per minute. Al Jackson, drums.‘ And that’s what 'Fool’ was always meant to be. So, I don’t know where that rhythm box c...
[Verse 1]
A dying flame
You're free again
Who could love
And do that to you?
All dressed in black
He won't be coming back
Well, save your tears
You've got years and years
[Pre-Chorus]
The pains of seventeens
Unreal, they're only dreams
Save your crying for the day
[Chorus]
Fool if you think it's over
'Cause you said goodbye
Fool if you think it's over
I'll tell you why
New born eyes always cry with pain
At the first look at the morning sun
You're a fool if you think it's over
It's just begun
[Verse 2]
Miss Teenage Dream
Such a tragic scene
He knocked your crown
And ran away
First wound of pride
And how you cried and cried
But save your tears
You've got years and years
[Chorus]
Fool if you think it's over
'Cause you said goodbye
Fool if you think it's over
I'll tell you why
[Saxophone Solo]
(Fool if you think it's over)
(Fool if you think it's over)
[Bridge]
I'll buy your first good wine
We'll have a real good time
Save your crying for the day
[Verse 3]
That may not come
But anyone
Who had to pay
Would laugh at you and say
[Chorus]
Fool if you think it's over
'Cause you said goodbye
Fool if you think it's over
I'll tell you why
New born eyes always cry with pain
At the first look at the morning sun
You're a fool if you think it's over
It's just begun
[Outro Chorus]
I'll buy your first good wine
Oooh, we'll have a real good time
Save your crying for the day
New born eyes always cry with pain
At the first look at the morning sun
You're a fool if you think it's over
It's just begun
Fool (If You Think It’s Over) was written by Chris Rea.
Fool (If You Think It’s Over) was produced by Chris Rea & Gus Dudgeon.