Stevie Wonder

Released: August 27, 1967

Songwriter: Don Robey

Producer: Henry “Hank” Cosby Clarence Paul

I pity the fool
I said I pity the fool
Oh, oh, I pity the fool
You know I pity the fool
Who falls in love with you
And expects for you to be true
Oh, I pity the fool

Look at the people
I know you're wondering what they're doing
They're just standing there
Watching you make a fool of me
Look at the people
I know you're wondering what they're doing
They're just standing there
Watching you make a fool of me

Look at the people
I know you're wondering
What they're doing
They're just standing there
Watching you make a fool of me

Oh, I pity the fool
My, my, my, my, my, my, I pity the fool
Oh, I pity the fool
You know I pity the fool
'Cause she'll break your heart one day
And then she'll laugh and walk away
Oh, I pity the fool

I want you to look at the people
I know you're wondering what they're doing
They're just standing there
Standing there, watching you make a fool of me
Just look at the people
I know you're wondering what they're doing
They're just standing there
Watching you make a fool of me

Oh, I pity the fool
Baby, baby, you know I pity the fool
La la la la la, I pity the fool

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.

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