Long Tall Sally
Cagey Strings Lyrics


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he says he has the blues but he has a lotta fun.
Oh baby,
ye-e-e-eh baby,
woo-o-o-oh baby,
havin' me some fun tonight.

Well, long tall Sally has
a lot on the balland nobody cares if she's long and tall.
Oh baby,
ye-e-e-eh baby,
woo-o-o-oh baby,
havin' me some fun tonight.

Well, I saw Uncle John with long tall Sally.
He saw Aunt mary cummin' and he ducked back in the alley.
Oh baby,
ye-e-e-eh baby,
woo-o-o-oh baby,
havin' me some fun tonight.

We're gonna have some fun tonight,
gonna have some fun tonight.
We're gonna have some fun tonight,
everything will be alright.
We're gonna have some fun,
gonna have some fun tonight.
We're gonna have some fun tonight,
gonna have some fun tonight.
We're gonna have some fun tonight,
everything will be alright.




We're gonna have some fun,
gonna have some fun tonight.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cagey Strings's 'Long Tall Sally' are an infectious invitation to let your hair down and have a wild time. The song talks about a woman named Sally who is described as being 'long and tall' and having 'a lot on the ball'. The singer declares that he is having fun tonight despite saying he has the blues. The theme is about having a good time and forgetting your troubles along with the fast driving beat and the funky rhythm of the song. The chorus repeats that everybody is going to have fun tonight, and everything will be alright.


When the singer talks about Uncle John and Aunt Mary, it adds a hint of mischief to the song, implying that there is a more subtle and risqué meaning to the lyrics than what’s seen at face value. This line seems to suggest some sort of extramarital affair or infidelity, showing the carefree and rebellious side of which the song is all about.


In summary, Cagey Strings's 'Long Tall Sally' is a classic rock and roll song that celebrates good times, dancing, and letting loose. Sally, who is tall and has a lot of what it takes, according to the lyrics, is introduced during the first verse. The song exhorts to forget your worries and dive into having a good time. The upbeat chorus which repeats 'having some fun tonight' seems to lift the spirits of the listeners and is a memorable part of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

he says he has the blues but he has a lotta fun.
He claims to be unhappy, but he is having a great time.


Well, long tall Sally has a lot on the ball and nobody cares if she's long and tall.
Long tall Sally is ambitious, capable, and her height doesn't matter to anyone.


Well, I saw Uncle John with long tall Sally. He saw Aunt mary cummin' and he ducked back in the alley.
I witnessed Uncle John with Long Tall Sally, but when he noticed Aunt Mary coming, he quickly hid away.


We're gonna have some fun tonight, gonna have some fun tonight. We're gonna have some fun tonight, everything will be alright. We're gonna have some fun, gonna have some fun tonight. We're gonna have some fun tonight, gonna have some fun tonight. We're gonna have some fun tonight, everything will be alright. We're gonna have some fun, gonna have some fun tonight.
We're going to enjoy ourselves and not worry about anything tonight, everything will be alright, and we'll have a great time tonight.




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@neilpinto248

Keep this music alive some people have forgotten it

@marianamurvanidze8811

When this music is turned on no one can't stop. When I listen to it I always jump, move, dance or think positively! It's full of energy ❤️

@francisrankin281

Yep me too I do the same thing

@1101G12646

Can't stop moving to this

@user-hk9yz9lb9o

Li Yon б

@jakubtesar5866

That piano solo is incredible!

@marianamurvanidze8811

It is most pupular dancing music in Georgia, after traditional ones ❤️🎶
Love from Georgia!

@minorsandor8033

Great!!!Rock n roll forever..this song make me crazy..yeah.

@DakotaRawson

That piano playing is absolutely fantastic!!! 😍😍😍

@araceliguevara4264

Listening in 2021. Who else?

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