...A FOOL FOR YOU... by Otis Redding ------------................ *from ’The Immortal Otis Redding’ (1968)* *CAPO 1st FRET* (Original Key: C#) Intro: Verse 1: I know you told me long time ago That you didn’t want me yeah you didn’t love me no more. But I know it was something oh that made me blue. But believe me I’ve been a fool for you. I’ve been a big fool for you. Verse 2: I know you told me yeah you didn’t want me a-round. And don’t you have a big old man right there in an apartment  Way across town. And I know it’s something that makes me blue Be-lieve me child I’ve been a fool for you. I’ve been a fool for you. Break: Now did you ever wake up in the morning Just about the break of day yeah uh. Reach over and feel your pillow wow wow wow wow wow Where that lil’ fine fox used to lay? Ever since I was 5 years old baby I’ve been a a fool for you. Way down deep down in my soul oh I’ve been a fool for you. Coda: Well I know it’s something oh what makes me blue. Be-lieve me child I’ve been a fool for you. I’ve been a fool for you I’ve been a fool for you I’ve been a fool for you. I’ve been a fool for you I’ve been just so bad yeah I’ve been just so bad. You don’t know what you’re doing to me. Well I just can’t understand yeah no no no baby yeah. I’ve been a fool for you honey now I’ve been a great big fool for you baby. A fool for you mama... (Fade) CHORD DIAGRAMS: ------------          #5                 Cdim    Adim             EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  x32010  30344x  x32310  133211  xx1212  xx2323  xx0212  323000

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À propos de la chanson

Cette chanson parle d'un amour non réciproque où l’interprète exprime son chagrin et sa vulnérabilité. Malgré les promesses de l'autre personne de ne plus vouloir de lui, il ne peut s'empêcher de ressentir une profonde affection et d'accepter son rôle de "fou" pour cet amour perdu. Dans ses paroles, il évoque des souvenirs nostalgiques et douloureux, illustrant la peine de ne pas être aimé en retour. L’ambiance de la chanson est remplie de mélancolie, symbolisant les relations compliquées qui peuvent survenir dans la vie. Elle résonne particulièrement dans les moments de réflexion sur l'amour et la perte, évoquant cette lutte intérieure entre le désir d'être aimé et la réalité de l'abandon. Ce mélange d'acceptation et de tristesse crée une atmosphère touchante, révélant les complexités de l'amour humain.