About The Song
“Poor Little Fool” is a classic song originally recorded and performed by American singer Ricky Nelson. “Poor Little Fool” was one of his most popular songs, and it was written by Sharon Sheeley, a talented songwriter. It was released on Imperial Records in 1958. The song became a significant hit, debuting as the first number-one record on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. The recording features the background vocals of the Jordanaires.
According to the lyrics, the song seems to express the heartache and regret of an individual who has committed a fatal mistake in a romantic relationship. The term “poor little fool” is used to refer to the speaker, acknowledging their own mistake and the consequent suffering. The song gained widespread popularity and is considered a timeless classic, embodying the feelings of youthful heartbreak.
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Lyrics
I used to play around with hearts that hastened at my call
But when I met that little girl I knew that I would fall
Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool, uh huh..
She played around and teased me with her carefree devil eyes
She’d hold me close and kiss me but her heart was full of lies
Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool, uh huh..
She told me how she cared for me and that we’d never part
And so for the very first time I gave away my heart
Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool, uh huh..
The next day she was gone and I knew she’d lied to me
She left me with a broken heart and won her victory
Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool, uh huh..
Well I’ve played this game with other hearts, but I never thought I’d see
The day that someone else would play love’s foolish game with me
Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool, uh huh..
Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool, uh huh..