[Verse 1]
I know that people are saying
I was a fool from the start
Foolishly hoping and praying
That I could win your heart

[Chorus]
Now that you are gone they are saying
You took me in with your schemes
As I walk away I hear people say
There goes a fool and his dreams

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 2]
Fools and their gold soon are parted
I had no gold at the start
So when the time came for parting
I gave up my heart

[Chorus]
Now that you are gone they are saying
You took me in with your schemes
As I walk away I hear people say
There goes a fool and his dreams