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The Fool

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The Fool

Words and Music by John Wolfe Compton

Please listen carefully, love’s mask is a comedy
Protection from rejection is free
No emotions displayed, no feelings lost or frayed
Just a conversation, your elation today

But if you read between the lines
You’ll see I’m dying on the inside
It’s so cruel to play the fool sometimes

So if you’re feeling blue, don’t have too much to do
Just pick up the phone, I’m always at home just like you
I’ll tell you a joke and make you smile with subtle tones of denial
That I want nothing more as I say goodbye

But if you read between the lines
You’ll see I’m dying on the inside
It’s so cruel to play the fool sometimes

Baby you know and I know
So how come you make me go into the cold night
All alone

So if you’re feeling blue, don’t have too much to do
Just pick up the phone, I’m always at home just like you
I’ll a joke and make you smile with subtle tones of denial
That I want nothing more as I say goodbye

But if you read between the lines
You’ll see I’m dying on the inside
It’s so cruel to play the fool sometimes

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If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
e. john@johnwolfecompton.com
o. (619) 365-5841