Words by Bob Hartman 

Based on 1 Corinthians 1:21-25, Revelation 21:18



Some say this life is only foolishness 

No waiting pot of gold in the faith that I possess 

But the treasures of this life will slowly turn to dust 

And this fool will find His gold in the Savior that I trust 



(Chorus) 

Fool's gold - it's waiting in a crown 

Fool's gold - in a city coming down 

I'll leave the gold I can't afford 

For the higher prize I'm pressing toward 

I'll preach the foolish cross of Christ 

And wait for my reward 

Fool's gold 



The wisdom of the cross - is easy to receive 

But only foolishness - to them that don't believe 

They may say that I'm a fool for the cross that I proclaim 

But the gold that I must seek won't be found in earthly fame 



When the crowns of gold all lay before His feet 

Then the worthy Lamb of God is the treasure we will keep 

Some may call me foolish - some may call me odd 

But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of men 

Than a fool in the eyes of God