I've been a fool, yes, a fool to myself To think that you were mine, I never thought you'd be so wild You played around with everyone anytime at all I thought you were bein' friendly When you took them home to tea I've been a fool, yes, a fool to myself I've been a fool, yes, a fool to myself When I used to ring you and you said you were ill in bed I should have realized, yes, you were ill but in your head There's only one thing left for me to say And it's this, my friend I've been a fool, yes, a fool to myself I've been a fool, yes, a fool to myself Life, I know, is not a dream A dream of your A T But must you go and try to make Some kind of monkey out of me If this life you're livin' suits your temperament and your face I'm ever tryin' to change it, I'll leave you in disgrace There's only one thing left for me to say And it's this, my friend I've been a fool, yes, a fool to myself I've been a fool, yes, a fool to myself