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How Do You Feel About Foolin’ Around’ – what’s really behind the sly grins in this Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson duet? A lighthearted tease, a deeper longing, or a secret shared in their winking vocals? Their chemistry leaves you wondering.

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“How Do You Feel About Foolin’ Around” is the kind of song that sneaks up on you with a sly smile. It’s all about that delicious, fleeting moment when you’re teetering on the edge of something spontaneous—maybe a little reckless, but oh-so-tempting. With a melody that’s got swagger and lyrics that flirt without overpromising, this song is like a musical shot of courage for anyone who’s ever wanted to say, “Why not?”

What sets it apart is its lighthearted honesty. It doesn’t pretend to be about forever; it’s about right now. The song’s energy feels like a warm summer night, where the air’s thick with possibility and every glance feels like a dare. Whether it’s got a country kick or a rock ‘n’ roll pulse, it’s the kind of track that makes you want to move, laugh, and maybe even blush a little. It’s not just a song—it’s an invitation to live a little

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Lyrics

So many people got so many lines they’ve all been tried and it’s true
They’ve all got so many reasons for changin’ your mind
And there ain’t none of ’em new
But there’s just so little distance between me and you I think we’re two of a kind
We don’t do nothing you don’t want to do and I won’t tell you no lies
So tell me how do you feel about foolin’ around down from your head to your toes
Ain’t nothin’ realer than right here and now if that’s as far as it goes
And it goes and it goes it goes ha-ha
[piano]
Hey you’ll never miss nothing we’ve never known you’ll never know till you try
Hey we can take it or leave it alone but we got so little time
So tell me how do you feel about…
So tell me how do you feel about…

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