My friends all say, "How could you be so blind?" I never thought she was the cheatin' kind I lost my pride, & now I fear That I'm the fool of the year Ring, ring the bells & spread the word around The king of fools has at last been found Let's get together & 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 (x2): 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 & 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