[Verse 1: Howard Lawrence]
I’ve been infected with restless whispers and cheats
That manifested in words and lies that you speak [x4]

[Chorus: Howard Lawrence]
Because I played the fool for you
Because I played the fool for you
Because I played the fool for you
Because I played the fool for you
Because I played
Because I played
Because I...
Because I...

[Verse 2: Mary J. Blige]
Your love is so beautiful
And I'll play the fool for you
Boy, your love is so beautiful
And I'll play the fool for you babe
It makes me feel so good when you hold me tight
Hold to want me back
You make everything alright!
Boy, your love is so beautiful
And I'll play, I'll play, I'll play the fool for you

[Chorus]
[Verse 3: Mary J. Blige]
Boy your love's got me in a daze
And I'd do anything you say
Boy your love's got me in a daze
And I'd do anything you say babe
You give me what I need
Baby, you're the one
Always be my king, can't nobody take you down
Boy, your love is so beautiful
And I'll play, I'll play, I'll play the fool for you

[Chorus x2]

[Break: Mary J. Blige x2]
I'll play
I'll play
I'll play!
I'll play
I'll play
I'll play!
I'll play
I'll play
I'll play baby!

[Verse 1]