I'm A Fool To Want You
Peggy Lee · Other Songs - Peggy Lee
I'm a fool to want you
To want a love that can't be true
A love that's there for others too
I'm a fool to hold you
Such a fool to hold you
To seek a kiss not mine alone
To share a kiss the Devil has known
Time and time again I said I'd leave you
Time and time again I went away
But then would come the time when I would need you
And once again these words I'd have to say
I'm a fool to want you
Pity me, I need you
I know it's wrong, it must be wrong
But right or wrong I can't get along
Without you
Time and time again I said I'd leave you
Time and time again I went away
But then would come the time when I would need you
And once again these words I'd have to say
Take me back, I love you
Pity me, I need you
I know it's wrong, it must be wrong
But right or wrong I can't get along
Without you
I'm A Fool To Want You
Peggy Lee's 1956 recording of 'I'm A Fool To Want You' stands as a quintessential example of the romantic ballad style that defined the mid-1950s. Lee's delivery, characterized by her distinctive breathy tone and emotional vulnerability, transformed the song into a cultural touchstone for the era. The track exemplifies the intimate vocal approach that became her signature, blending jazz sensibilities with pop accessibility. As one of her most recognized works, the recording captures the specific melancholic mood of post-war American music, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to emulate her emotive performance style. Its enduring popularity highlights Lee's ability to convey deep personal feeling through a simple, timeless composition.