Once again she offers more than I'm deserving
And once again I'll do some foolish thing to break her lovin' heart
Every time we put the pieces back together
Oh, the fool in me will jump right out and tear it all apart

Oh yes, the fool strikes again
Lady luck never smiles on those who cheat to win
Every time I get her back the devil tempts me into sin
And with a smile on his face the fool strikes again

I don't know what keeps that woman by my side
Oh, they bring her down, all my foolish lies
Oh, I wonder where I'll be when I destroy all her faith in me
Oh, I don't know why that woman tries, she's much too good for me

Yes and the fool strikes again
Lady luck never smiles on those who cheat to win
Every time I get her back the devil tempts me into sin
And with a smile on his face the fool strikes again