David Cassidy – Tomorrow

About the song

There’s something quietly profound about hearing David Cassidy sing “Tomorrow.” It’s a song that reveals a different side of an artist many came to know first as a teen idol with dazzling looks and a pop voice tailor-made for the charts. But beneath the fanfare of The Partridge Family era and the whirlwind of 1970s celebrity, Cassidy always yearned to be taken seriously as a singer, songwriter, and interpreter of emotion. With “Tomorrow”, he got his chance to slow things down—and speak from the heart.

Originally written by Paul McCartney and first performed by Wings on their 1971 Wild Life album, “Tomorrow” is a haunting, melancholic ballad about hope, heartache, and emotional perseverance. In David Cassidy’s hands, the song becomes something even more intimate. His version—recorded for his 1976 album Home Is Where the Heart Is—strips away any rock edge and instead leans into the vulnerability. The result is tender, aching, and strikingly mature.

Cassidy’s vocal performance here is restrained, almost whispered in places, yet full of controlled emotion. He allows the lyrics to breathe, letting lines like “Please don’t let me down tomorrow” resonate deeply. Gone are the glossy harmonies and teenage polish—this is Cassidy as a grown man, reflecting, yearning, and daring to be raw. It’s a powerful pivot, and one that surprised critics and fans alike who had long underestimated his interpretive abilities.

Musically, the arrangement is understated—soft piano chords, subtle string flourishes, and a gentle rhythm section that keeps the mood introspective. There’s no need for embellishment; Cassidy’s voice carries the weight. It’s the kind of performance that lingers, not because it shouts, but because it listens—to the silence, to the sadness, and ultimately, to the sliver of hope that “tomorrow” might still bring.

For those who only remember David Cassidy as a teen heartthrob, this track serves as a poignant reminder: there was always more to the man behind the poster. “Tomorrow” is not just a cover—it’s a quiet revelation.

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Lyrics

Oh, baby don’t you let me down tomorrow
Holding hands we both abandon sorrow
Oh, for a chance to get away tomorrow

Hey, baby’s got a lazy day on Sunday
Here’s a pound, we hang around ’til Monday
Oh, baby don’t you let me down on Sunday

Bring a bag of bread and cheese
And find a shady spot beneath the trees
Catch a breath of country air
And run your pretty fingers through my hair
(Tomorrow) when we both abandon sorrow

Oh, baby don’t you let me down tomorrow
Through the week we beg and steal and borrow
Oh, for a chance to get away tomorrow

Honey, pray for sunny skies
So I can speak to rainbows in your eyes
Let’s just hope the weather man
Is feeling fine and doesn’t spoil our plan
(Tomorrow) when we both abandon sorrow

Oh, baby, baby don’t you let me down tomorrow
Holding hands we both abandon sorrow
Oh, baby don’t you let me down tomorrow
Oh, for a chance to get away tomorrow

Baby, don’t let me down tomorrow
Baby, don’t let me down tomorrow
Baby, don’t let me down tomorrow
Baby, don’t let me down tomorrow

Oh, don’t let me down
Baby, don’t let me down tomorrow
Baby, don’t let, let me down tomorrow
Baby, don’t let me down tomorrow