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Like A Fool


"Like A Fool" is a song by Robin Gibb, originally released in the key of F major. Robin Gibb, known for being a member of the iconic band Bee Gees, wrote and performed this track. It was included on his second solo album, "How Old Are You?," released in 1983. The album was well-received and achieved commercial success in several countries. As for the melody, "Like A Fool" features a catchy and upbeat pop sound with Gibb's distinct vocals. The song showcases his signature style and songwriting abilities. Fun fact: In the music video for "Like A Fool," Robin Gibb is seen wearing a hat that has the name "Barry" written on it, which is a reference to his brother and fellow Bee Gees member, Barry Gibb.

Like A Fool - Robin Gibb

C b a a C b a a l So many lovers , too many nights
C b a a g b b b a g l Face in the mirror that keeps you alive
C b a a C b a a l So close together , so far apart
C b a a g a a l I'm so afraid without you

C b a a C b a a l Rain on the river I'll never cross
C b a a C b a a l Wind on the ocean , the feeling is lost
E D C C D E E D D I still believe that you cry for me
D C b b g a a l Will I survive without you

E E G F F E E D l Like a fool , I was waiting
E E G F E D C E D l Like a fool , for you to come back
G F E D C E D l Fool , I was standing alone in the rain
E E G F F E E D l Like a fool , I was dreaming
E E G F F D C E D l Like a fool , to lose you this way
F E D C C D E E D l And now I'm just fooling myself

C b a a C b a a l Hearts go a - beating , love out of time
C b a a C b a a l Streets without pity , I search for a sign
E D C C D E E D D l Oh , I keep running into the night
D C b b g a a l But I'm still lost without you

C b a a C b a a l So many lovers , too many nights
C b a a g b b b a g l Face in the mirror that keeps you alive
C b a a C b a a l So close together , so far apart
C b a a g a a l I'm so afraid without you

E E G F F E E D l Like a fool , I was waiting
E E G F E D C E D l Like a fool , for you to come back
E E G F E D C E D Fool , I was standing alone in the rain
E E G F F E E D l Like a fool , I was dreaming
E E G F F D C E D l Like a fool , to lose you this way
E E G F F E D C C D E E D l Like a fool , I was standing alone in the night

F# F# F# F# E E I traveled so far
F# F# F# E E D D l In the lonely , lonely night
F# F# F# l In the lonely and me

E E G F F E E D l Like a fool , I was waiting
E E G F E D C E D l Like a fool , for you to come back
G F E D C E D l Fool , I was standing alone in the rain
E E G F F E E D l Like a fool , I was dreaming
E E G F F D C E D l Like a fool , to lose you this way
F E D C C D E E D l And now I'm just fooling myself