Mr. Fool
George Jones · The Definitive Collection 1955-1962 [Mercury] [2004]
I've got a feeling you'll soon be leavin'
But I won't beg you not to go
Because I've always been
A fool to cry for you.
I know this time it's really over
For there's no happiness in store
And I will never be the fool I was before
No one can ever call me Mr. Fool no more.
My tears were scattered with all was shattered
Dreams that faded in the past
Vows were spoken and vows were broken
But the last one was the last.
So I'll keep smilin' although you're leavin'
For time will heal a heart that's sore
And I will never be the fool I was before
No one can ever call me Mr. Fool no more.
--- Instrumental ---
So I'll keep smilin' although you're leavin'
For time will heal a heart that's sore
And I will never be the fool I was before
No one can ever call me Mr. Fool no more...
But I won't beg you not to go
Because I've always been
A fool to cry for you.
I know this time it's really over
For there's no happiness in store
And I will never be the fool I was before
No one can ever call me Mr. Fool no more.
My tears were scattered with all was shattered
Dreams that faded in the past
Vows were spoken and vows were broken
But the last one was the last.
So I'll keep smilin' although you're leavin'
For time will heal a heart that's sore
And I will never be the fool I was before
No one can ever call me Mr. Fool no more.
--- Instrumental ---
So I'll keep smilin' although you're leavin'
For time will heal a heart that's sore
And I will never be the fool I was before
No one can ever call me Mr. Fool no more...
Mr. Fool
George Jones delivers a haunting performance on 'Mr. Fool,' a track that exemplifies his mastery of the outlaw country sound. Recorded for The Definitive Collection 1955-1962, the song showcases Jones's signature vocal style, characterized by its raw emotion and distinctive falsetto. As a staple of his discography, the recording captures the essence of mid-20th century country music, blending traditional storytelling with the heartache that defined his career. The song remains a poignant representation of Jones's ability to convey deep personal sorrow through his music, cementing his legacy as one of the genre's most influential vocalists.