Fool On The Hill

The Beatles · 1967-1970 (Blue Album) [1973]

Day after day alone on a hill

The man with the foolish grin

is keeping perfectly still

But nobody wants to know him

They can see that he's just a fool

And he never gives an answer



But the fool on the hill

sees the sun going down

And the eyes in his head

See the world spinning round



Well on the way, head in a cloud

The man of a thousand voices

talking perfectly loud

But nobody ever hears him

Or the sound he appears to make

And he never seems to notice



But the fool on the hill

sees the sun going down

And the eyes in his head

See the world spinning round



(instrumental solo)

And nobody seems to like him

they can tell what he wants to do

And he never shows his feelings



But the fool on the hill

sees the sun going down

And the eyes in his head

See the world spinning round



Oh, round, round, round, round, round

And he never listen to them

He knows that they're the fools

But they don't like him



The fool on the hill

sees the sun going down

And the eyes in his head

See the world spinning round



Oh, round, round, round, round, round

oh

Fool On The Hill

Released on The Beatles' 1967–1970 (Blue Album), 'Fool On The Hill' stands as a quintessential example of the group's psychedelic era, blending intricate instrumentation with a haunting, repetitive melody. The track features a distinctive organ line that drives the song's hypnotic rhythm, characteristic of the band's experimentation during the late 1960s. While the lyrics explore themes of disillusionment and the futility of seeking validation, the music transcends the text through its atmospheric construction and dynamic shifts. As a staple of The Beatles' discography, the recording showcases their ability to integrate complex studio techniques with raw emotional expression, cementing its status as a defining work of British rock history.