FOOLISH HEART
(John Pennell)


Alison Krauss - 1987



I think I'll take my foolish heart, my friend, and head right for the door
There'll be a better world a-waitin' if I do
'Cause I know I've been down this road a time or two before
The only time I let my heart turn to you

Now, I won't be blue with dreams that won't come true
I'll take my heart, head right for the door

(Instrumental Break)

Still somethin' deep inside keeps tellin' me to make the sacrifice
And askin' me to walk the extra mile
I've walked it now too many times with freedom for the price
Too many times to fight back tears behind my smile

Now, I won't be blue with dreams that won't come true
I'll take my heart, head right for the door

(Instrumental Break)

I know I must seem quite unkind to wander off tonight
And leave the moon up above to hold your gaze
It's only that my foolish heart is bound with foolish pride
Maybe some day I'll see the sunshine on your face

Now, I won't be blue with dreams that won't come true
I'll take my heart, head right for the door
I'll take my heart and head right for the door



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - September 2018)