I Was a Fool (To Let You Go)
Barry Manilow · Even Now [1978]
After I've had my last cigarette
When the night is as black
As the nights goin' to get
Well I'm still wild awake
Cause I still can't forget
I was a fool, to let you go
And after I've close the bar with the boys
Though I can't stand the drinks
And I can't stand the noise
When I know I'll be back
Cause their's no other choice
I know I was a fool, to let you go
I was a fool, to think that I could sleep a wink
In this big and deep bed by myself
And I was a fool to wate ,until it was to late
To tell you just how I felt
And after I've been with somebody new
And she know's what to say
Ah but not what to do
Then I know what I've lost
And I know it's so true
No I was a fool, to let you go
And after I've been with somebody new
And she knows what to say
Ah but not what to do
Then I know what I've lost
And I know it's so true
When I seen what It caused
And what I'm going through
I know I was a fool
I was a fool to let you go
When the night is as black
As the nights goin' to get
Well I'm still wild awake
Cause I still can't forget
I was a fool, to let you go
And after I've close the bar with the boys
Though I can't stand the drinks
And I can't stand the noise
When I know I'll be back
Cause their's no other choice
I know I was a fool, to let you go
I was a fool, to think that I could sleep a wink
In this big and deep bed by myself
And I was a fool to wate ,until it was to late
To tell you just how I felt
And after I've been with somebody new
And she know's what to say
Ah but not what to do
Then I know what I've lost
And I know it's so true
No I was a fool, to let you go
And after I've been with somebody new
And she knows what to say
Ah but not what to do
Then I know what I've lost
And I know it's so true
When I seen what It caused
And what I'm going through
I know I was a fool
I was a fool to let you go
I Was a Fool (To Let You Go)
Barry Manilow's 'I Was a Fool (To Let You Go)' stands as a poignant centerpiece on his 1978 album 'Even Now.' Released during the height of his pop-rock era, the track exemplifies the lush harmonies and romantic sensibilities that defined his discography. The song captures the universal sentiment of regret and the bittersweet nature of moving on, delivered through Manilow's signature vocal style. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to resonate across generations, cementing its place within his catalog of timeless love songs. As a staple of his live performances and radio rotations, the recording remains a definitive example of late 1970s pop craftsmanship.