"Fool's Gold" is a song written by Timmy Tappan and Don Roth, and recorded by American country music artist Lee Greenwood. It was released in August 1984 as the second single from his album You've Got a Good Love Comin'. The single peaked at number 3 on the U.S. country charts and number 5 in Canada.
Personnel
Adapted from liner notes.
Pete Bordonali – acoustic guitar
David Briggs – piano
Vince Gill – background vocals
Greg Gordon – background vocals
Lee Greenwood – lead vocals
James Stroud – drums
Bergen White – string arrangements
Jack Williams – bass guitar
Dennis Wilson – background vocals
Reggie Young – electric guitar
Nashville String Machine – string section