Released: May 23, 1981

Songwriter: Bernie Taupin Elton John

Producer: Chris Thomas

[Verse 1]
He's so sophisticated
In a critic's eye
He needs a change of habit
But then so do i
He's all Zeffirelli
In cool loose clothes
He needs to be rewired
He's plugged on overload

[Verse 2]
So crisp and new
Well it had to be
I guess he needs a change
From the likes of me
If he should lose some color
When he leaves the sun
I'm sure a little braggi
Wouldn't hurt no one

[Chorus]
'cause when the fool's in fashion
He's attracting everyone
He'll be the head of your list
He'll be your dinner guest
If he's the center of attention
Looks like the fool's in fashion

[Verse 3]
You had your pound of flesh
You got the driver's seat
Well you can keep the car
But I'd like the meat
'cause there must be plenty
Down in the cutting room
It's so tough to suffer
When you want the moon

[Chorus]
'cause when the fool's in fashion
He's attracting everyone
He'll be the head of your list
He'll be your dinner guest
If he's the center of attention
Looks like the fool's in fashion

[Chorus]
'cause when the fool's in fashion
He's attracting everyone
He'll be the head of your list
He'll be your dinner guest
If he's the center of attention
Looks like the fool's in fashion

(ahhh ahhh)
Looks like the fool's in fashion
(ahhh ahhh)
Looks like the fool's in fashion
(ahhh ahhh)
Looks like the fool's in fashion
(ahhh ahhh)
Looks like the fool's in fashion
(ahhh ahhh)
Looks like the fool's in fashion
(ahhh ahhh)
Looks like the fool's in fashion

Elton John

Elton John is a British singer, pianist and composer whose unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the biggest music icons of the 20th century. Elton has sold more than 250 million albums, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever.

He excelled in music from a young age, attending the prestigious Academy of Music on a scholarship at just eleven years old. In 1970 he released his first self-titled album, making him a huge international star.

Some of his most famous hits include “Crocodile Rock”, “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Take the Long Way Home”.

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