That's What Fools Are For Song Lyrics and Chords by Jerry Wallace
That's What Fools Are For
Recorded Jerry Wallace
Written by Joe Coffey and Genetta Brown
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(Cause
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that's what fools are
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f-o-
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r)
Each time a new love hurts you
You
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know where I will
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be
Don't
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bother with excuses
Just come on back to
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me
Just tear my heart to pieces
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walk right out the
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door
Don't
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worry about my feelings
Cause that's what fools are
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for
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It
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takes all kinds of
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people
To
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make the
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world go round
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But I'm among
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the weaker ones
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just can't turn you
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down
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So just keep walking on my heart
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way you've done
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before
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be afraid to hurt me
Cause that's what fools are
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for
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Repeat last verse
FAQ
Who sang the the song That's What Fools Are For?
- The song That's What Fools Are For was sang by Jerry Wallace.
Who is Jerry Wallace?
- Jerry Wallace (December 15, 1928 - May 5, 2008) was an American country and pop singer. Between 1958 and 1964, Wallace charted nine hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including the No. 8 "Primrose Lane" that was later used as the theme song for the television series The Smith Family. He made his debut on the country music charts in 1965, entering it thirty-five times between then and 1980. In that timespan, Wallace charted within the country Top Ten four times. His only number one song was "If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry," a song which gained popularity after it was used in an episode of the 1970s TV series Night Gallery. Jerry Wallace’s long time Manager was Ron Blackwood.
