Sally Simpson

[Verse 1: Pete Townshend]

Outside the house, Mr. Simpson announced

That Sally couldn't go to the meeting

He went on cleaning his black Rolls Royce

And she ran inside a-weeping

She got to her room and tears splashed the picture

Of the new Messiah

She picked up a book of her father's life

And threw it on the fire

[Chorus: Pete Townshend]

She knew from the start, deep down in her heart

She and Tommy were worlds apart

But her mother said, "Never mind, your part

Is to be what you'll be"

[Verse 2: Pete Townshend]

The theme of the sermon was "Come Unto Me

And love will find a way"

So Sally decided to ignore her dad

And sneak out anyway

She spent all afternoon getting ready

Decided she'd try to touch him

Maybe he'd see that she was free

And talk to her this Sunday

[Chorus: Pete Townshend]

She knew from the start, deep down in her heart

She and Tommy were worlds apart

But her mother said, "Never mind, your part

Is to be what you'll be"

[Verse 3: Pete Townshend]

She arrived at six and the place was swingin'

To gospel music by nine

Group after group appeared on the stage

And Sally just sat there cryin'

She bit her nails, looking pretty as a picture

Right in the very front row

And then one of the faithful came on stage

And shouted, "Here we go!"

[Bridge: Pete Townshend]

The crowd went crazy

As Tommy hit the stage

Little Sally got lost as the police bossed

The crowd back in a rage

[Verse 4: Roger Daltrey]

Your happy welcome is like a favour

I must now return

The darkness of my childhood passed

And flames of blood now burn

The pinball game I play so well

Reflects a way of life

This meeting is just another game

Let's play to win tonight

[Chorus: Pete Townshend]

She knew from the start, deep down in her heart

She and Tommy were worlds apart

But her mother said, "Never mind, your part

Is to be what you'll be"

[Verse 5: Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey]

Her cheek hit a chair and blood trickled down

Mingling with her tears

Try to walk the path I walked

Never mind the pain and fear

Each one of you has freedom

In your heart, without my grace

Let me see you raise your hands

See joy upon your face

[Bridge: Pete Townshend]

The crowd went crazy

As Tommy left the stage

Little Sally was lost for the price of a touch

And a gash across her face

Her pretty face!

[Verse 6: Pete Townshend]

Sixteen stitches put her right and her Dad said

"Don't say I didn't warn ya"

Sally got married to a rock musician

Who came from California

Tommy always talks about the day

The disciples all went wild

Sally still carries a scar on her cheek

To remind her of his smile

[Chorus: Pete Townshend]

She knew from the start, deep down in her heart

She and Tommy were worlds apart

But her mother said, "Never mind, your part

Is to be what you'll be"