Joker James - Demo Songtext
von Pete Townshend

Sally was a stamp collector, pretty little girl
One day she dated James, bringing love into her world
A tense romantic moment as they sat down on the couch
The whoopee cushion roared and I′m afraid it's over now.

Lucy was a cool one, always got her high
Then she dated James and true love took her higher
The jester had suggested a new way to get stoned
Put itching powder down her neck and now she′s all alone.

Joker James, you did it again, caused somebody pain
You lived up to your name, didn't you, Joker James.


Jeanie practiced judo and didn't like bad jokes
Jimmy took her out to dine and then home to meet her folks
The joke′s on Judo Jeannie, he knew he had no hope
But Mum and Dad he wheezled with hilarious blackface soap!


He′s a Joker James, you did it again, caused somebody pain
(He's a joker, he′s a joker)
You lived up to your name, didn't you, he′s a Joker James. Sense of humor cannot woo her
You just threw another wheeze her way
Wizard pranks won't get you thanks
You just threw another love away. Alice was a different kettle, always wore a smile
Her skin felt like a perfect petal, laughter all the while
Her sense of humor throws him, and deep in love he falls
But when he tries to sign the paper, the rubber pencil calls... Joker James, you′re not to blame
The joke's on you and now you're blue
It′s a shame but that′s the game
Joker James. He's a Joker James, you did it again, caused somebody pain
(He′s a joker, he's a joker)
You lived up to your name, didn′t you, he's a Joker James.