Be Careful with a Fool

"Be Careful with a Fool" is a blue song written by American songwriter Joe Josea and American blues artist B.B. King. The cover version by Johnny Winter appears on his eponymous second studio album released in 1969.

Woman, be careful with a fool You know, someday he may get smart Be careful with a fool You know, someday he may get smart He will treat you so cool and chilly Till he will hurt you to your heart Yeah, you know, hate to remember Oh, what a fool I used to be, ha, ha Man, I hate to remember How foolish I used to be The way I used to love you, Woman How bad it's gonna be You know, I used to cry 'bout you, Woman You know, I'd walk the streets late at night Used to cry about ya Walk the streets late at night If you love me just a little bit, baby Why in the world don't you treat me right? Ah, yeah Oh, yeah Ah Yeah, baby Uh, it's like finally over, baby, whoa I believe this is the end, ah, ah, yeah Finally over, baby, oh, I believe this is the end, ah I want to tell my baby, to forgive me for my sin