My friends all say, "How could you be so blind?" I never thought she was the cheatin' kind I lost my pride, and now I fear That I'm the fool of the year Ring, ring the bells and spread the word around The king of fools has at last been found Let's get together and give a cheer For I'm the fool of the year Get the blue ribbons, strike up the band Come see the biggest fool; believe me, here I stand So you can see why I should get the prize Since I'm the one who fell for all her lies So clap your hands and I'll shed a tear You're lookin' at the fool of the year So you can see why I should get the prize Since I'm the one who fell for all her lies So clap your hands and I'll shed a tear You're lookin' at the fool of the year You're lookin' at the fool of the year You're lookin' at the fool of the year