[Verse 1]
My finest robes are filthy rags
And priceless jewels but coal
Glittering crowns, although I boast and brag
Are nothing more than fool's gold

[Chorus]
I give them up, I lay them down
All that I have and hold
For earthly treasures, I have found
Are nothing more than fool's gold

[Post-Chorus]
Fool's gold
Fool's gold

[Verse 2]
The ones I love, the kindred dear
My friendships new and old
When I cling to them in constant fear
I trade great wealth for fool's gold

[Chorus]
I give them up, I lay them down
All that I have and hold
For earthly treasures, I have found
Are nothing more than fool's gold
[Bridge]
Every good and perfect gift from God is only loan
So I repent for holding on to things I've never owned

[Chorus]
I give them up, I lay them down
All that I have and hold
For earthly treasures, I have found
Are nothing more than fool's gold

[Post-Chorus]
Fool's gold
Fool's gold