Everybody's Somebody's Fool
Billy Vaughn · Other Songs - Billy Vaughn
The tears I cried for you could fill an ocean,
But you don't care how many tears I cry
And though you only lead me on and hurt me,
I couldn't bring myself to say goodbye
Cause everybody's somebody's fool
Everybody's somebody's plaything
And there are no exceptions to the rule
Yes, everybody's somebody's fool
I told myself it's best that I forget you,
Though I'm a fool, at least I know the score
Yet darlin', I'd be twice as blue without you
It hurts, but I'd come running back for more
Cause everybody's somebody's fool
Everybody's somebody's plaything
And there are no exceptions to the rule
Yes, everybody's somebody's fool
Someday you'll find someone you really care for
And if her love should prove to be untrue,
You'll know how much this heart of my is breakin'
You'll cry for her the way I cried for you
Yes, everybody's somebody's fool
Everybody's somebody's plaything
And there are no exceptions to the rule
Yes, everybody's somebody's fool
But you don't care how many tears I cry
And though you only lead me on and hurt me,
I couldn't bring myself to say goodbye
Cause everybody's somebody's fool
Everybody's somebody's plaything
And there are no exceptions to the rule
Yes, everybody's somebody's fool
I told myself it's best that I forget you,
Though I'm a fool, at least I know the score
Yet darlin', I'd be twice as blue without you
It hurts, but I'd come running back for more
Cause everybody's somebody's fool
Everybody's somebody's plaything
And there are no exceptions to the rule
Yes, everybody's somebody's fool
Someday you'll find someone you really care for
And if her love should prove to be untrue,
You'll know how much this heart of my is breakin'
You'll cry for her the way I cried for you
Yes, everybody's somebody's fool
Everybody's somebody's plaything
And there are no exceptions to the rule
Yes, everybody's somebody's fool
Everybody's Somebody's Fool
Billy Vaughn's 1954 recording of 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool' stands as a definitive example of the cool jazz standard that defined the mid-1950s. The track features Vaughn's signature smooth trumpet solo, which blends bebop complexity with the relaxed, sophisticated tone characteristic of his work. As a staple of the era's dance floor and radio airwaves, the song exemplifies the genre's ability to balance intricate improvisation with accessible melody. Its enduring popularity highlights Vaughn's mastery in crafting recordings that appealed to both jazz enthusiasts and mainstream audiences, cementing his status as a leading figure in the swing and cool jazz movements of the 1950s.