Peggy Sue
Bobby Vee & The Crickets Lyrics
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Then you'd know why I feel blue without Peggy
My Peggy Sue
Oh well, I love you gal, yes, I love you Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue
Oh how my heart yearns for you
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty Peggy Sue
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Oh well, I love you gal and I need you Peggy Sue
I love you Peggy Sue
With a love so rare and true
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Well I love you gal, I want you Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty Peggy Sue
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Oh well, I love you gal yes I need you Peggy Sue
I love you Peggy Sue
With a love so rare and true
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Oh well I love you gal, and I want you Peggy Sue
Oh well, I love you gal and I want you Peggy Sue
The lyrics of "Peggy Sue" by Bobby Vee & The Crickets express the strong feelings of love and longing that the singer has towards Peggy Sue. The song is about how he feels blue without Peggy and how his heart yearns for her. He loves her with a love that is rare and true and needs her in his life.
The song is written in a simple and repetitive manner, with the chorus repeating the name "Peggy Sue" multiple times. This repetition emphasizes the importance of Peggy Sue in the singer's life and creates a catchy tune that is easy to remember and sing along to. The melody and rhythm of the song are upbeat and lively, contrasting with the lyrics that express feelings of sadness and longing.
The song "Peggy Sue" was written by Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, and Norman Petty in 1957. It was originally recorded by Buddy Holly and his band The Crickets, with Allison on drums, and released as a single in 1957. The song became a hit, reaching number three on the US charts and number six in the UK. Bobby Vee's cover version, released in 1962, also became a hit, reaching number two on the US charts.
Line by Line Meaning
If you knew Peggy Sue
If you were familiar with Peggy Sue
Then you'd know why I feel blue without Peggy
You'd understand why I'm sad and down without Peggy Sue in my life
My Peggy Sue
She belongs to me, she's my Peggy Sue
Oh well, I love you gal, yes, I love you Peggy Sue
I really love you Peggy Sue, I truly do
Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue
Addressing and repeating her name, Peggy Sue
Oh how my heart yearns for you
Expressing how much I long for you, Peggy Sue
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Indicating ownership and affection towards Peggy Sue
Oh well, I love you gal, yes, I love you Peggy Sue
Reiterating the deep love for Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue
Continuing to refer to her by name
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty Peggy Sue
Emphasizing how stunning and lovely Peggy Sue is
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Repeating affection for Peggy Sue
Oh well, I love you gal and I need you Peggy Sue
Acknowledging how important and necessary Peggy Sue is to this person
I love you Peggy Sue
Reiterating the strong love for Peggy Sue
With a love so rare and true
Explaining how uncommon and genuine the love is
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Continuing to show affection for Peggy Sue
Well, I love you gal, I want you Peggy Sue
Reiterating love and expressing a strong desire to be with Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue
Addressing her once again by name
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty Peggy Sue
Stressing the beauty and attractiveness of Peggy Sue
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Emphasizing ownership and affection for Peggy Sue
Oh well, I love you gal yes I need you Peggy Sue
Affirming the love and importance of Peggy Sue
I love you Peggy Sue
Repeated declaration of love
With a love so rare and true
Restating the uncommon and genuine love
Oh Peggy, my Peggy Sue
Again showing affection towards Peggy Sue
Oh well I love you gal, and I want you Peggy Sue
Expressing love and desire for Peggy Sue
Oh well, I love you gal and I want you Peggy Sue
Final declaration of love and desire for Peggy Sue
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Norman Petty, Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison
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