The Ways of a Fool

[Verse 1]

Walking straight ahead wondering in the way I wander

My feet are feeling fine

What's that up ahead?

Someone coming up the way

[Pre-Chorus 1]

He is a worldly man!

I tell him my plan and he says

"What are you doing?

You're simple as pudding

It's not worth pursuing

I know the way out!"

[Chorus]

All the ways of a fool

They are right in his own eyes

Go on back, keep your cool

Don't you miss the city lights?

And those worldly delights

(Trust me) I know I'm right

[Verse 2]

Reason is the rule

Logic is a mighty fortress

And life is nothing more

Perception is the truth

Why not make it what you want?

[Pre-Chorus 2]

And I'm a successful man!

My offer is easy

Invent your reality, made up morality

Legal legality second to none

[Chorus]

All the ways of a fool

They are right in his own eyes

Go on back, keep your cool

Don't you miss the city lights?

And those worldly delights

(Trust me) I know I'm right

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Chorus in Beach Boys style phrasing:]

All the ways of a fool

They are right in his own eyes

Go on back, keep your cool

Don't you miss the city lights?

And those worldly delights

Trust me I know I'm right

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]

I think I'll go the way

Walking with the worldly wise man

I'll just change it up a bit

And go the more logical way

[Bridge]

'Cause it seems good to me

To live a life that's free from care

And my new reality

I will speak into the air

And life is awaiting me

I'll learn what they're teaching me

And surely my destiny will follow

Forget all about that dream

I'll find a place in between

And just take a turn-about tomorrow

[Instrumental]