Fool (If You Think It's Over)

Chris Rea

About Fool (If You Think It's Over)

"Fool (If You Think It's Over)" is the title of a popular song originally publicly released in 1978 by the British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. Rea also wrote the lyrics and composed the music of the song, which appears on his 1978 debut album, Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? The single's charting success in the USA earned him a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 1979.


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1995
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Dyin' flame, you're free again
Who could love, do that to you
All dressed in black, he won't be comin' back
Look, save your tears
Got years and years
The pains of seventeen's
Unreal they're only dreams
Save your cryin' for the day

Fool if you think it's over
'Cause you said goodbye
Fool if you think it's over
I'll tell you why
New born eyes always cry with pain
At the first look at the mornin' sun
Fool if you think it's over
It's just begun

Miss Teenage Dream, such a tragic scene
He knocked your crown and ran away
First wound of pride, and how you cried and cried
But save your tears, got years and years

Fool if you think it's over
'Cause you said goodbye
Fool if you think it's over
I'll tell you why...

(Fool if you think it's over)
(Fool if you think it's over)

I'll buy you first good wine
We'll have a real good time
Save your cryin' for the day
That may not come
But anyone who had to pay
Would laugh at you and say

Fool if you think it's over
'Cause you said goodbye
Fool if you think it's over
I'll tell you why
New born eyes always cry with pain
At the first

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Chris Rea

Chris Rea ( /ˈriːə/ REE-ə; born Christopher Anton Rea, 4 March 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. The British Hit Singles & Albums stated that Rea was "one of the most popular UK singer-songwriters of the late 1980s. He was already a major European star by the time he finally cracked the UK Top 10 with his 18th chart entry; "The Road to Hell (Part 2)"." By 2009, Rea had sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Fool (If You Think It's Over)" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. It was written by Rea and produced by Gus Dudgeon.
Album
The song is taken from his debut album titled 'Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?', which was released in 1978.
Chart Performance
However, the song was more successful in the US, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Adult Contemporary charts.
Grammy Nomination
"Fool (If You Think It's Over)" garnered Rea a nomination for Best New Artist at the 1979 Grammy Awards.
Song Theme
The song is about a young girl's experiences after leaving home for the first time – a theme inspired by Rea's own experiences with his younger sisters.
Acoustic Version
Chris Rea released an acoustic version of the song on his 2008 album featuring his greatest hits, 'The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes.'
Covers
The song has been covered by various artists, most notably by Elkie Brooks in 1981 and Hazell Dean in 1984.
Re-Entry into the Charts
In 1988, a decade after its initial release, the song re-entered the UK charts, peaking at number 67.
Use in Media
The song was featured in the 2009 crime movie 'The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard.'
Musical Style
The smooth, soulful ballad marked a departure from the harder-edged rock music that was popular in the late 1970s, showcasing Rea's versatility as a songwriter and performer.
Song Reception
To this day, "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" remains one of Chris Rea’s most popular songs, loved for its melancholic melody and emotional story-telling.

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