“Watch Out Sally!” is the fifth hit single by ‘60s girl-pop singer Diane Renay. The song tells the story of a girl who, despite her mother’s warnings, goes out with the local bad-boy, only to be left jilted at a club on the outskirts of town. Its finger-snaps and whispered refrain are likely inspire...
[Verse 1]
Hanging at the candy store
Tony’s what I’m waitin’ for
Told my Mama I was babysitting with Sue (It ain’t true)
Mama said, “He’s bad, he’s bad
He’s so bad he’ll drive you mad
Better watch out Sally if I ever catch you two”
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Here comes Tony walkin’ down the street
I’m sorry Mama but I gotta meet him
‘Cause the way I feel you will never know me
And I don't really care if you disown me
Gotta meet him, I love him so
Tony’s comin’, I really gotta go
[Chorus]
(Watch out, Sally)
(Watch out, Sally)
(Watch out, Sally)
(Watch out, Sally)
[Verse 2]
Don’t care what we do tonight
Long as Tony treats me right
Any old thing, it doesn't fuss with me
Just outside the city lines
There’s a place that suits us fine
They don’t stop the clock, they rock 'til three
[Pre-Chorus 2]
C’mon, Tony, won’t ya put on the gas
Gotta get goin’, gotta make it fast
Rip up the road like you always do
But baby, don’t let nobody see me with you
C’mon Tony let’s peel and go
Tonight’s the night I’m gonna love ya so
[Chorus]
(Watch out, Sally)
(Watch out, Sally)
(Watch out, Sally)
(Watch out, Sally)
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
Hey Tony, what ya doin’?
Don’t leave me here alone
You came with me baby
Why’re you takin’ that other girl home?
Mmm, Hey!
Hey!
[Verse 3]
Grabbed her here he put me down
Missed the last bus back to town
Gotta find a guy to drive me home (Watch out, Sally, watch out, Sally)
Ain’t no time for cryin’ now
C’mon Sally get ya back somehow
Just like Mama said, you’re on your own (Watch out, Sally, watch out, Sally)
[Pre-Chorus 3]
Who’s that guy standing over there
The guy that’s givin’ me the stare
He looks good, I got a hunch
Say hello, beat him to the punch
Hello stranger, I’m takin’ you
Have you heard that me and Tony are through
[Chorus]
(Watch out, Sally, ooh)
(Watch out, Sally, ooh)
I'm gonna ride
(Watch out, Sally, ooh)
(Watch out, Sally, ooh)
Move it, baby! Go! Go! Go!
(Watch out, Sally, ooh)
(Watch out, Sally, ooh)
Go! Go!
(Watch out, Sally, ooh)
(Watch out, Sally, ooh)
Watch Out Sally! was written by Sandy Linzer & Denny Randell & Bob Crewe.
Watch Out Sally! was produced by Bob Crewe.