If you're lucky enough
To have someone who loves you
Then be glad that you've got
Someone who loves you
'Cause your lips that were warm
Can grow cool
So listen to the wisdom of a fool

When you take her poor heart
And you do something to it
And you think to yourself
Oh, why did I do it
You may find that the world may be cruel
So listen to the wisdom of a fool

Now I had a love just the same as you
And I was a fool not to see
But you still have time to say you love her
I'm afraid it's too late for me

Go on back to the arms
That you know will be waiting
Hold her close in your arms
And be glad that she's waiting

You'll be happy, believe me
If you'll only listen to the wisdom of a fool
Just listen to the wisdom of a fool