The Fool On The Hill – The Beatles – 1967

“Fool on the Hill” is a song by The Beatles from their 1967 album titled “Magical Mystery Tour.” The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney, although it is credited to the songwriting partnership of Lennon-McCartney, which was typical for most Beatles songs.

“Fool on the Hill” features Paul McCartney on lead vocals and acoustic guitar. The song has a gentle, melancholic melody and is characterized by its introspective lyrics. It tells the story of a lonely figure who is perceived as a fool by those around him because he sees the world differently and has a unique perspective on life. The song’s message is often interpreted as a plea for understanding and empathy towards those who are considered outsiders or different.

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Lyrics

Day after day, alone on a hill
The man with the foolish grin is keeping perfectly still
But nobody wants to know him
They can see that he’s just a fool
And he never gives an answer

But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning ’round

Well on the way, head in a cloud
The man of a thousand voices talking perfectly loud
But nobody ever hears him
Or the sound he appears to make
And he never seems to notice

But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning ’round

And nobody seems to like him
They can tell what he wants to do
And he never shows his feelings

But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning ’round

He never listens to them
He knows that they’re the fools
They don’t like him

The fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning ’round