Taylor, James - I Was A Fool To Care Lyrics






I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care,
but I don't care even if I was a fool- I'm still in love with you.
Had I listened to the grapevine, I might have had my doubts.
But I did my level best just to block them out.
Cause love is so unwise and love has no eyes,
And it took a while for a fool to see what his friends were on about.

I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care,
but I don't care even if I was a fool- I'm still in love with you.
Imagining your face, it almost fills the empty space before me.
I can see you eyes and almost hear your lovely lies.

I wish I was an old man and love was through with me.
I wish I was a baby on my mama's knee.
I wish I was a freight train moving down the line,
just keeping track of time without all these memories

I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care,
but I don't care even if I was a fool- I'm still in love with you, babe, yes, I am.
I could have opened my eyes, I could have seen through your lies,
I could have stood for no more, I could have walked out the door.

But I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care.
But I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care.
You weren't nothing but a fool to care, just a country fool to care.
You weren't nothing but a fool to care, just a country fool to care...





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  1. J.... G....

    This is Mac Demarco's best cover🙏

  2. T.... C....

    who are the 49 fools who don't care about this song?

  3. K.... ....

    I played this album a million times when it came out. I was always singing along.... Bunny B.

  4. [.... D....

    Now add "Freddie Gibbs - Shame" to this.


    "fool[WTT]"

  5. S.... H....

    The remake actually suck compared to this one

  6. J.... ....

    Smooth as silk.

  7. L.... F....

    Beautiful

  8. N.... J....

    I wish I was an old man and love was through with me...

  9. N.... J....

    I'm still in love with you...

  10. L.... ....

    Do y’all hear the band tho😩

  11. E.... ....

    Value Select brought me here !

  12. K.... ....

    Lovely lies😀🙌🏾😏😄Love this song. Long time. Period. The end. 💃🏾

  13. D.... W....

    The Mac Demarco cover is simply awful. Not remotely in the same league as Mr Taylor's. Jeez, really?

  14. g.... ....

    I did my level best too....we all do, great line JT.

  15. D.... S....

    Let’s face it, James Taylor is great.

  16. G.... H....

    Idk if i like mac or James more :/

  17. L.... B....

    I think the Beatles would have done a great cover of this

  18. B.... S....

    I can't tell if I like the James Taylor or Mac version better. They both are too good... But way glad that Mac introduced so many new people to James Taylor <3

  19. D.... L....

    Love this album

  20. D.... M....

    Greatest love song of all time.

  21. M.... ....

    Yeah this version is definitely the best one

  22. B.... ....

    I wish I was freight train moving (chuggling) on down the line, sounds like a CCR reference

  23. K.... W....

    Knxwledge brought me here

  24. S.... H....

    You youngsters better put some respect on Mr. Taylor's name

  25. J.... G....

    I love you 🌷🌙

  26. t.... j....

    that Gorilla album was just so damn good the radio is a fool not to play every song lord Jesus

  27. T.... O....

    Nice sandal/boot hybrid.

  28. G.... S....

    I dont have regrets to love you again ,again and again

  29. b.... s....

    If you cane here and you dont know who mac demarco is say yeeeaaah

  30. C.... N....

    Sweet Baby James signed this album cover for me at a concert in Allentown, Pa.!!!!

    C.... N....

    suertuda!

    C.... N....

    James' nephew signed your album? Interesting

    C.... N....

    Lucky you.

    C.... N....

    Ppl center?

  31. i.... a....

    Knxwledge

    i.... a....

    HS.PRT.8

  32. P.... P....

    It's not MAC! IT's JAMES F****** TAYLOR, M****F******S

  33. L.... S....

    Magical song from JT

  34. O.... ....

    Still can’t believe I had an opportunity to see such a legend in concert. Sweet Baby James forever 💙

  35. j.... n....

    man this song starts out great.. but boy does it fizzle

  36. E.... ....

    repurposed in the Knxwledge track "fool[WTT]"... really caught me off-guard

  37. M.... S....

    S h a o K a h n ...

  38. M.... S....

    ! tneL noJ & ocrameD caM

  39. Y.... b....

    some times i just need my sweet baby james

  40. I.... W....

    Iam still my wife fool of 30 years and why

  41. S.... B....

    James Taylor 🙏🙏👍👍 Fire & Ice

  42. E.... O....

    cool music, i love it...

  43. R.... D....

    Then...now...forever

  44. S.... D....

    Yeap, Mac you did it again!!!

  45. E.... b....

    "I Was A Fool To Care"

    I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care,
    but I don't care even if I was a fool- I'm still in love with you.
    Had I listened to the grapevine, I might have had my doubts.
    But I did my level best just to block them out.
    Cause love is so unwise and love has no eyes,
    And it took a while for a fool to see what his friends were on about.

    I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care,
    but I don't care even if I was a fool- I'm still in love with you.
    Imagining your face, it almost fills the empty space before me.
    I can see you eyes and almost hear your lovely lies.

    I wish I was an old man and love was through with me.
    I wish I was a baby on my mama's knee.
    I wish I was a freight train moving down the line,
    just keeping track of time without all these memories

    I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care,
    but I don't care even if I was a fool- I'm still in love with you, babe, yes, I am.
    I could have opened my eyes, I could have seen through your lies,
    I could have stood for no more, I could have walked out the door.

    But I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care.
    But I was a fool to care, I was a fool to care.
    You weren't nothing but a fool to care, just a country fool to care.
    You weren't nothing but a fool to care, just a country fool to care...

    E.... b....

    We've all been there! X

  46. J.... S....

    This is a James Taylor song, if you guys need attention go back to Instagram or Snapchat and say you like Mac Demarco there, cause nobody cares how did you get here.

    J.... S....

    Toni Lehmann don't get me wrong I love Mac, but that's why there's a Mac Demarco video too

    J.... S....

    i mean no mac didnt show me james taylor. i actually know about music and dont just listen to it for the aesthetic bud

    J.... S....

    all the music is good my dude

    J.... S....

    Jaime Santos you sound like a salty dweeb lol it’s called “community” you rugged individual, you😘

    J.... S....

    Jaime Santos both are great artists and this is a beautiful song thanks Mac.

  47. P.... N....

    I don't even like country music, but this song is beautiful!

    P.... N....

    Yep, it's probably my favorite James Taylor song.

    P.... N....

    @Jason Elias I love it, it's so beautiful I'm a fan now

    P.... N....

    Cool! You will love his music :)

    P.... N....

    Pretty Nikki it's not country - it's 1970s pop.

    P.... N....

    Pretty Nikki actually - to JT's credit, it is an amalgam of many genres; s perfect example of his brilliance and eclecticism.

  48. A.... G....

    Mac version lacks the very nice part that begins at 1:07. I like both versions anyway

  49. E.... C....

    This sounds like a Hall & Oates type of a song.

  50. A.... ....

    Love is so unwise, love have no eyes~

  51. E.... ....

    https://soundcloud.com/uglyismyname/fool

  52. t.... j....

    im TJ and I loves JT i wont lie to you people lord have mercy sweet james lay that sweet sweetness on me wuu wee!

  53. T.... J....

    Awesome, chill tune. Was this song pre-, post-, or mid-heroin addiction?

    T.... J....

    You know, I don't quite know. I do think James continued to use off and on and quit for good in 1985 or thereabouts. This is an awesome, chill tune--I really liked the way James's voice sounded during this era, particularly 75-76...

    T.... J....

    @Jason Elias Definitely agree.

  54. B.... H....

    Wow-this is a great Mac Demarco cover!!!!
    Interesting take James Taylor

    B.... H....

    I sure hope you're joking feller

    B.... H....

    Good God !! JT wrote and composed this 45 years ago. It’s not that demarco goober’s song.

    B.... H....

    Randy Rudd he was joking. Also Mac makes some pretty good songs you should give him a chance

    B.... H....

    @Randy Rudd its a joke
    Try to take one

    B.... H....

    Randy Rudd nah i’m pretty sure macs version came first

  55. F.... B....

    What an awesome song

  56. Z.... T....

    I love mace windu

  57. K.... C....

    this is great and i think mac did a great cover of this song too!

  58. j.... ....

    Pitiful youngsters.. James Taylor is a classic! who the hell is mac!? lol

    j.... ....

    LegoLorax glad people are still commenting

    j.... ....

    of course hes a classic, you are just one of those people who cant put up with change, open your mind to music, especially when its keeping this type of music going and popular, be thankful mac demarco introduces young people to this type of music, soon enough we will be old and tell all the younger people that mac is better then any of the new stuff, becuase thats the cycle, give it a try, hes a great artist, age doesnt defy real art

    j.... ....

    Mac Demarco is actually one of the most talented lyricists, instrumentalists and overall entertainers in modern music. Watching some of his acoustic videos just proves how much of a talent he is on guitar, not to mention that he records all the instrumentation himself on his studio tracks. The older musicians that inspired him would love him. I bet you're not even a musician. Real musicians who give a fuck about music objectively appreciate good artists regardless of whether or not they're "classic." The only difference between a good musician of today and a good musician of the '70s is the date they were born.

    j.... ....

    His cover is pretty good

    j.... ....

    Why does it matter? Music is music. Enjoy love :)

  59. M.... H....

    Who's this Mac DeMarco guy? Dave Fuck brought me here.

    M.... H....

    Dave Fuck? Dave Fuck the Backer?

  60. B.... G....

    bro he said "i wish i was an olddddd mannn and love was through with me." crazy line

    B.... G....

    Not really....on many levels. Losing his 'lust and libido'.....not being fancied anymore, to name a few. Just less hassle!!!

  61. R.... M....

    uh oh millennial retards ruined another great video

    R.... M....

    Ok boomer?

  62. J.... V....

    He stole this from Mac 😶

    J.... V....

    Jack Valentine uuuh.......naw he did NOT. James wrote and recorded it in late '74 , early '75.

    J.... V....

    Randy Rudd no sense of humor for you...

    J.... V....

    So mac demarco's version is from before 1975?

    J.... V....

    Yeah it's from 1957

  63. T.... ....

    This melody is my story. No more, no less....

  64. B.... D....

    If you didn't care , you wouldn't say it , cause you wouldn't care ,if anyone cared ,whether you cared ,or not. Whatever , i don't either.

  65. M.... A....

    Macs version is betterrrr

  66. G.... T....

    yeah it's great but where is the dog mask??? we were all thinking it

  67. R.... M....

    mackys been a bad bad boy....

  68. L.... W....

    <3 this and your smiling face ;) shout out macr mcdmo ❤❤

  69. A.... M....

    shoutout to the mac demarco AND knxwledge fans

  70. S.... W....

    Such effortless imagery...

    S.... W....

    i wish i was a baby on my Momma's knee <3

  71. E.... R....

    TELL IT

  72. J.... P....

    fan de mac desde Perú 💘

  73. L.... F....

    Wow! Former president James Taylor...

    L.... F....

    I was gonna say that!!!! 😂

    L.... F....

    Why Former president?

    L.... F....

    hahahaha

    L.... F....

    @Marwood It's something Homer Simpson said because James Taylor sounds like a very presidential name.

    L.... F....

    @Malvavisco Of course, Homer doesn't care that the actual presidential names are James Madison, James Monroe, James Buchanan, James Garfield, and Zachary Taylor.

  74. A.... o....

    Just broke up with this guy and I feel so stupid for falling for him.  Thanks James for this one.  I hadn't heard it before last week but it hit the spot.  You're like an old friend that is there when I need one.  God bless you.

    A.... o....

    Hehe....nice to see another "Anne" fan!  God bless you.  Thanks for sharing that.......pondering over. Very true.

  75. A.... U....

    Mac me trajo aqui

  76. C.... P....

    Mac brought me here...

    C.... P....

    fool[WTT] - and so did Knxwledge.

  77. M.... Q....

    macthony demarcano

    M.... Q....

    manthony brantando

    M.... Q....

    macroni cheescano

    M.... Q....

    ahem wannabe tonetta

    M.... Q....

    Seventhony Damntano

    M.... Q....

    Im feeling a light 3 on this comment.

  78. m.... ....

    i dont care even if i was a fool

  79. B.... R....

    I see i'm not the only Mac DeMarco fan here

  80. K.... ....

    i also prefers mac's version, but without this one there wouldn't be mac and john lents - i was a fool to care, so thank you!!!!!

  81. b.... ....

    PLIS JAMES & MAC RECORD SOME SHIT TOGETHER

  82. O.... A....

    mac daddy

  83. m.... ....

    thanks mac

  84. D.... P....

    God bless

  85. G.... M....

    I'm here because of Mac, I don't regret a bit.

  86. T.... H....

    "Just a cunt" 2:48

    T.... H....

    Hahahahahaha

    T.... H....

    "Just a country fool to care"

    T.... H....

    Thanks for clearing that up for me...........

  87. a.... n....

    huge mac fan here but give james taylor the credit he deserves :)))))

  88. I.... C....

    I'm glad Mac is introducing a new generation to Sweet Baby James :)

    I.... C....

    thanks micky d

  89. B.... B....

    Jajajajaja Everybody is like 'Mac Demarco thank u'

    B.... B....

    annoying.... I'm a fan of his but... c'mon, he just made a cover version of the guy's song. to be true never heard about him thou... thanks mac LOL

  90. B.... P....

    bittersweet vibes.

  91. A.... M....

    maccy d

  92. b.... ....

    god bless

  93. k.... s....

    what an amazing album tho thanks mac

  94. s.... m....

    James Taylor <3

  95. S.... j....

    I was a fool 2 care