WISDOM OF A FOOL, THE
(Roy Alfred / Abner Silver)

The Five Keys - 1956
Annette Klooger - 1957
Norman Wisdom - 1957
Ronnie Carroll - 1957
Ronnie Hilton - 1957
Peter Lowe - 1957
Bobby Vee - 1961
The Royal Jesters - 1962
The Dubs - 1963
Jericho Brown - 1964
Jimmy Velvit - 1964
B.J. Thomas - 1967
Billy Joe Royal - 1967
Ray Lynn - 1967
Barbara Mandrell - 1974
Jacky Ward - 1979
Gene Hughes & The Casinos - 1980
Billy Jo Spears - 1988
Kenny Vance (feat. in the film "Looking For An Echo") - 2000

Also recorded by:
Tohama (French title "Mon Ami")



If you're lucky enough to have someone who loves you
Then be glad that you've got someone who loves you
'Cause the lips that were warm can grow cool
Listen to the wisdom of a fool

When you take her poor heart and you do something to it
And you think to yourself, oh, why did I do it
You may find that the world can be cruel
Listen to the wisdom of a fool

Now I had a love just the same as you
And I was a fool not to see
But you still have time to say you love her
I'm afraid it's too late for me

So go back to the arms that you know will be waiting
Hold her close in your arms and be glad that she's waiting
You'll be happy, believe me, if you'll
Only listen to the wisdom of a fool

Now I had a love just the same as you
And I was a fool not to see
But you still have time to say you love her
I'm afraid it's too late for me

So go back to the arms that you know will be waiting
Hold her close in your arms and be glad that she's waiting
You'll be happy, believe me, if you'll
Only listen to the wisdom of a fool
Listen to the wisdom of a fool


(Transcribed from the Norman Wisdom
recording by Mel Priddle - May 2006)