Don't Let Him Fool Ya – English Lyrics

• By: Prince
• Album: 1999 Super Deluxe Edition

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the storytelling power of Prince's music with "Don't Let Him Fool Ya." This track offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English through its clear, narrative lyrics that paint a vivid picture of caution and discernment. The direct and repetitive phrasing makes it easy to follow along and grasp the song's central message about looking beyond appearances, all set to an irresistible funk groove from a pivotal moment in a legendary artist's career.

[English]

Don't let him fool ya

I know he got a big ol' cadillac, uh-oh

Don't let him fool ya

Pretty soon he'll have to take it back, ooh

Don't let him fool ya

I know he got some pretty fancy clothes, ooh ooh

Don't let him fool ya

Only heaven knows how much he owes, uh-oh

Don't let him fool ya

Don't let him fool ya (oh no)

Don't let him fool ya (oh)

Don't let him fool ya (no, oh yeah)

Hey hey, hey hey, hey hey, hey hey

Everybody sing

Hey hey, hey hey, hey hey, hey hey

Don't let him fool ya

I went to pay a bill at city hall, uh-oh

Don't let him fool ya

And I seen his picture hanging on the wall

Don't let him fool ya

I know he said his love would always last, ooh yeah

Don't let him fool ya

But the FBI is lookin' for his ass, oh yeah, oh

Don't let him fool ya

Don't let him fool ya (no no no)

Don't let him fool ya (oh yeah)

Don't let him fool ya (oh oh)

Hey hey, hey hey, hey hey, hey hey

Help me sing (uh-oh)

Hey hey, hey hey, hey hey, hey hey

Hey hey, hey hey, hey hey, hey hey

Break it on down

Don't let him fool ya (ridin', oh yeah)

Don't let him fool ya (oh yeah)

Don't let him fool ya (oh)

Don't let him fool ya (uh-oh, uh-oh)

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya (oh yeah)

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya (ooh yeah)

Don't let him fool ya (oh yeah) (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya (oh no)

Don't let him fool ya (oh) (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya (oh yeah)

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya (oh no no, no no) (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya (oh lord yeah)

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya (ooh, ah ooh)

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

Oh, don't you dare let him

Don't let him fool ya

Oh, don't let him waste your time, yeah

Don't let him fool ya (oh, oh) (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya (oh, oh)

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

He got that a big ol' cadillac

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

Oh yeah, and soon he'll have to take it back, oh

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

Don't let him fool ya

Don't let him fool ya

Don't let him fool ya (hey hey)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fool /fuːl/ B1	verb - to deceive or trick someone noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of something
cadillac /ˈkædɪlæk/ B2	noun - a luxury car
fancy /ˈfænsi/ B1	adjective - elaborate in design or detail
clothes /kləʊðz/ A1	noun - items worn to cover the body
heaven /ˈhevən/ B1	noun - a place of eternal happiness
owe /oʊ/ B1	verb - to be indebted to someone
picture /ˈpɪktʃər/ A2	noun - a visual representation
wall /wɔːl/ A1	noun - a vertical structure
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of affection
last /læst/ A2	verb - to continue in time
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze
FBI /ˌɛf biː ˈaɪ/ B2	noun - Federal Bureau of Investigation
waste /weɪst/ B1	verb - to use carelessly or extravagantly
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence
dare /der/ B1	verb - to have the courage to do something