Love needs a fool, how 'bout you, how 'bout you
That old muddy river was just running wild for that
But he loved her with a fever that went way across the line

By the time that sun was high

Hanging on broken hinges too weak to take the load
And that bridge was burning underneath their wheels

She was more of a woman than any girl he ever knew
He knew he'd never hold her long enough to tame that young girl's heart
You gotta be fool enough to believe in love
Western boy and that sweet yankee child
She was holding on through the tears she cried
He had no idea what his world was coming to
Dust devils were spinning out across the fields
So they headed for someway further along

Love needs a fool, how 'bout you, well how 'bout you
He found her sittin' by the side of the road
Love needs a fool, how 'bout you, how 'bout you
If you want love to believe in you
Love needs a fool, how about you girl
Love needs a fool, how 'bout you babe, how 'bout you
Just like that old farm boy when he wrapped her in his arms
Love needs a fool, how 'bout you babe
They had nothing in common, 'cept the need to move on
Old white picket fences by the side of the road
Her long hair shining like that black Texas gold