Everywhere I've ever been Some called it freedom, some called it sin The villains and the heroes both Chase the illusion of control Fool's gold, fool's gold Father tells you how it's done Fairy tales and old re-runs It's a hollow feeling, icy cold When expectation takes its toll (Fool's gold) fool's gold (Fool's gold) fool's gold, ah Do you remember what you told me In your singsong lullaby? Those golden tears that you sold me How they sparkle But they weren't worth a dime Never knew what I needed 'til I had what I wanted Don't know if it's real 'til you bite down on it No money, no lies and no regrets I turn and toss my cigarette Fool's gold, fool's gold Fool's gold, fool's gold Fool's gold, fool's gold