Just like a fool I asked him if he'd go with us tonight And like a fool I let him dance with you and hold you tight I knew if you'd be thrilled by all those whispered things you've heard But like a fool I never said a word Just like a fool I smiled and told him you would be my bride But something didn't feel just right a way down deep inside I sat there helplessly as someone tore my world apart And like a fool I watched him win your heart [ steel ] Just like a fool I listened as you both told me goodbye And like a fool I couldn't help the teardrops in my eyes There wasn't anything to do or anything to say So like a fool I watched you walk away There wasn't anything to do or anything to say So like a fool I watched you walk away