About the song
Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” is a timeless blues rock anthem that has captivated audiences for decades. Released in 1972, the song became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, solidifying Bishop’s status as one of the most influential guitarists and singers in the blues-rock genre.
The song’s intro immediately sets the stage with a catchy guitar riff and a driving rhythm. Bishop’s soulful vocals then come in, delivering the lyrics with a sense of passion and energy. The lyrics explore themes of love, desire, and the unpredictable nature of relationships.
One of the song’s most memorable aspects is its infectious chorus, in which Bishop sings, “Fooled around and fell in love.” The chorus’s repetitive refrain further reinforces the song’s central theme of unexpected romance.
The song’s production is simple yet effective, with Bishop’s guitar playing taking center stage. The arrangement allows his skills as a guitarist to shine, while the instrumental accompaniment provides a solid foundation for the song.
“Fooled Around and Fell in Love” is a testament to the enduring power of blues rock. Its timeless melody, catchy lyrics, and Bishop’s soulful performance have made it a beloved classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to Bishop’s talent and his ability to create music that transcends time and genre.
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Lyrics
I must’ve been through about a million girls
I’d love ’em, and I’d leave ’em alone
I didn’t care how much they cried, no sir
Their tears left me cold as a stone
But then I fooled around and fell in love
I fooled around and fell in love
I fooled around and fell in love
Fooled around and fell in love
It used to be when I’d see a girl that I liked
I’d get out my book and write down her name
But when the grass got a little greener on the other side
I’d just tear out that page
But then I fooled around and fell in love
I fooled around and fell in love, since I met you, baby
I fooled around and fell in love
I fooled around and fell in love
Free on my own, that’s the way I used to be
But since I met you baby, love’s got a hold on me
(Fooled around and fell in love) whoo, it’s got a hold on me now, yeah
(Fooled around and fell in love) I can’t let go of you, baby
(Fooled around and fell in love) I can’t stop loving you now
(Fooled around and fell in love) hey, ’cause I fooled around
I fooled around (fooled around)
I fooled around (fooled around)
I fooled around (fooled around)
Fooled around, fooled around, yes, I did
(Fooled around) I fooled around
(Fooled around) oh, I fooled
I fooled around, I fell in love
(Fooled around) hey-hey