I PLAYED THE FOOL

Southside Johnny's original version

Like a child who's soul's a flame that needs to burn
I'm just the kind of guy who never learns
I guess you had to go
Why was I the last to know

I played the fool girl
I did just what you expected
I played the fool
And you're making it so hard to leave this time

I see so much when I look in your eyes
I just can't help myself - I'm hypnotized
It's my turn to walk away
But baby I'll be back someday

I played the fool girl
I did just what you expected
I played the fool
And you're making it so hard to leave this time

It's my turn to walk away
But baby I'll be back someday
I played the fool girl
I did just what you expected

I played the fool
And you're making it so hard to leave this time

Page last updated: 27 Sep 2007

Written by Steven Van Zandt, released on Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes' 1978 album Hearts Of Stone. The above lyrics are for Southside Johnny's original album version. Check out the live 31 Jan 1998 version with Bruce Springsteen (more details).

Thanks Jake (ol'catfishinthelake from BTX and Greasy Lake) for his work on this page.