Wise Old Fool Lyrics

I know a wise old fool

He looks like you and me

At first glance, he wears a jester's hat

But take a closer look – it's the crown of a king

To all the passerbyes

He sings, "fiddle-dee-dum-dee-dee"

But lend him an ear and he'll let you hear

A story or two, riddled with glory

Mary, Mary, quite contrary's garden grew because

She was not the planter, but listened and answered

To the Gardener above, he said

Go to the ant, my dears

Consider her ways and be wise

How long will you scoff at the upward prize?

And though I be but old, my wisdom is worth more than jewels

To those who turn away

You, not I, silly

Are the fool

Here, there, and everywhere

The wise old fool would say

Make a scandalous trade, take my hand

And give this life away

To both the rich and poor

He tells of debt unchained

By the price of love on wings of a dove

Listen in, death's toll was paid

Mary, Mary, quite contrary's garden grew because

She was not the planter, but listened and answered

To the Gardener above, he said

Go to the ant, my dears

Consider her ways and be wise

How long will you scoff at the upward prize?

And though I be but old, my wisdom is worth more than jewels

To those who turn away

You, not I, silly

Are the fool

You're the fool

You're the fool