Fool to Cry

The Rolling Stones

About Fool to Cry

"Fool to Cry" is a ballad by English rock band The Rolling Stones from their 1976 album Black and Blue. The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Mick Taylor had just left the band and the rest of the Stones were left without a lead guitarist. The recording of Black and Blue acted as a sort of audition for new guitarists, which led to session man Wayne Perkins playing guitar on this track. Jagger plays electric piano and Nicky Hopkins performs regular piano on the track, with Hopkins also playing the string synthesizer. Released as the lead single off Black and Blue in 1976, "Fool to Cry" reached No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Fool to Cry" was the only track from Black and Blue to appear on the Stones' career-spanning greatest hits albums Forty Licks in 2002 and GRRR! in 2012. 


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When I come home baby
And I've been working all night long
I put my daughter on my knee, and she says
Daddy what's wrong?
She whispers in my ear so sweet
You know what she says, she says
Ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry
You're a fool to cry
And it makes me wonder why

Daddy you're a fool
You know, I got a woman (daddy you're a fool)
And she lives in the poor part of town
And I go see her sometimes
And we make love, so fine
I put my head on her shoulder
She says, tell me all your troubles
You know what she says?
She says, ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry
You're a fool to cry
And it makes me wonder why

Daddy you're a fool to cry
Yeah, she says
Oh, Daddy you're a fool to cry
You're a fool to cry
And it makes me wonder why

She says, ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry
Ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry
Ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry
Ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry

Even my friends say to me sometimes
And make out like I don't understand them
You know what they say?
They say, ooh daddy you're a fool to cry
You're a fool to cry
And it makes me wonder why, ah

I'm a fool baby, ah ya
I'm a certified fool, ah yeah
Gotta tell ya, baby
I'm a fool baby, ah yeah
Whoo
Certified fool for ya, mama, ya, yeah, come on, yeah
I'm a fool, yeah

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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Fool to Cry" was released on 26th April 1976 as the lead single from the Rolling Stones’ 14th British and 16th American studio album, "Black and Blue."
Songwriter Credits
The song was composed by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Rolling Stone's primary songwriting duo.
Commercial Success
Upon release, "Fool to Cry" peaked at No.6 on the UK Singles Chart and No.10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Music Video
Notably, "Fool to Cry" was one of the first Rolling Stones songs to feature a promotional music video.
Personal Influences
The lyrics deal with loneliness and emotional maturity and possibly reflect Mick Jagger's relationship issues with his now-former wife Bianca.
Instrumental Arrangement
The song is characterized by its piano lead, slow tempo, and the falsetto vocals of Mick Jagger.
Critical Reception
Despite mixed reviews initially, "Fool to Cry" has since received praise for its emotional resonance and is considered one of the Stones' underappreciated gems.
Cover Version
"Fool to Cry" was covered by British soul singer Lewis Taylor in 2005, bringing the song back into the limelight.
Album Contribution
"Fool To Cry" is significant as it highlighted the Rolling Stones' shift in sound on the 'Black and Blue' album, with more emphasis on ballads and disco-influenced tunes.
Unique Recording Process
The song was recorded in a peculiar way with only Charlie Watts on drums, Mick Jagger on the piano, and Keith Richards on bass - not a typical configuration for the band.

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