Long Tall Sally
Little Richard Lyrics


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Gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
He claim he has the misery but he's havin' a lot of fun
Oh, baby, yes, baby, woo, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

Well long, tall Sally
She's built for speed, she got
Everything that Uncle John need, oh, baby
Yeah, baby, woo, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

Well, I saw Uncle John with bald-head Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley, oh, baby
Yes, baby, woo, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah, ow

Well, long, tall Sally
She's built for speed, she got
Everything that Uncle John need, oh, baby
Yes, baby, woo, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

Well, I saw Uncle John with bald-head Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley, oh, baby
Yes, baby, woo, baby
Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah

We gonna have some fun tonight
We gonna have some fun tonight, woo




Have some fun tonight, everything's alright
Have some fun, have me some fun tonight

Overall Meaning

"Long Tall Sally" is a rock and roll song by Little Richard about a man named Uncle John, who is having an affair with Sally, a woman who is tall and fast. The song is known for its fast rhythm, catchy tune, and sexually charged lyrics. Little Richard sings about Uncle John, who has a wife named Aunt Mary, telling her about his "misery," which is really his affair with Sally. While Aunt Mary is away, Uncle John makes plans to see Sally and have some fun. Little Richard describes Sally as being "built for speed" and having everything Uncle John needs.


Later in the song, Little Richard sings about seeing Uncle John with another woman named Bald-head Sally. When Aunt Mary comes looking for her husband, Uncle John quickly ducks into an alley to avoid getting caught. The song ends with Little Richard declaring that everyone is going to have some fun tonight, and urging his listeners to enjoy themselves.


"Long Tall Sally" was a breakthrough hit for Little Richard, and one of his most popular songs. The sexually charged lyrics, fast-paced rhythm, and lively performance style helped establish Little Richard as one of the defining figures of early rock and roll. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.


Line by Line Meaning

Gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
I'm going to inform Aunt Mary about Uncle John's actions


He claim he has the misery but he's havin' a lot of fun
He says he's not feeling well, but he is actually enjoying himself


Oh, baby, yes, baby, woo, baby
Expressions of excitement and anticipation


Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah
I am going to enjoy myself tonight


Well long, tall Sally
Here comes a woman named Long Tall Sally


She's built for speed, she got everything that Uncle John need, oh, baby
Long Tall Sally is a perfect match for Uncle John


Yeah, baby, woo, baby
Expressions of excitement and admiration


Well, I saw Uncle John with bald-head Sally
I saw Uncle John with a woman named Bald-head Sally


He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley, oh, baby
When he saw Aunt Mary coming, he quickly hid in the alley


Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah, ow
I am going to have a good time tonight, expression of excitement


We gonna have some fun tonight
We are going to enjoy ourselves tonight


Everything's alright
Everything is good, no problems


Have some fun, have me some fun tonight
I am going to have a great time tonight




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Entoris Johnson, Richard Penniman, Robert Blackwell

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