Hey Pedro
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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Yeah Pedro, you have to go to the well to get the water

Hey Pedro, dance with the little girl
Ah, this little girl dance good, no?

Como dice, "Vaya, go into Havana"

Eh Pedro, the bucked have a hole in, no?




Overall Meaning

Chuck Berry's song Hey Pedro tells the story of a man named Pedro who is advised to go to the well to get water. The lyrics depict Pedro as a fun-loving person who enjoys dancing with a little girl, whose skills he admires. The line "Como dice, 'Vaya, go into Havana'" suggests that Pedro may be of Spanish or Latin American heritage, and is encouraged to go to Havana, the capital city of Cuba.


The lyric "Eh Pedro, the bucket have a hole in, no?" highlights a moment of humor in the song, as Pedro is teased about the bucket he is carrying having a hole in it. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for Pedro's shortcomings or a lighthearted jab at his forgetfulness.


Overall, the song celebrates the joy of life, dancing, and good times. It is a lively and catchy tune that showcases Chuck Berry's signature rock and roll style.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah Pedro, you have to go to the well to get the water
Pedro, you must put in effort to achieve your goals - just like how one must go to the well to get water.


Hey Pedro, dance with the little girl
Pedro, enjoy yourself and dance with this lovely young lady.


Ah, this little girl dance good, no?
This young lady is quite the skilled dancer, is she not?


Como dice, "Vaya, go into Havana"
As the saying goes, 'Go ahead and have a great time in Havana.'


Eh Pedro, the bucked have a hole in, no?
Pedro, do you notice that there is a hole in the bucket? It's important to pay attention to the details in life.




Writer(s): Chuck E. Berry

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Jack


on Little Marie (Alternate)

Yes, oh yes, Long Distance, I'll accept the charge, I'll pay
Which love one is calling me, I did not hear you say.
Both are deep within my hearth, her Mom and my Marie

It so good to hear your voice from Memphis, Tennessee

Oh, you mean so much to me, more than you'll ever know,
Surely, you have not forgot how much I love you so
If you would remember, Dear, and sometimes talk to me
Maybe that would reunite our home in Tennessee.

Last time I saw you, just before I had to leave
You did not want to see me off and promised not to grieve,
My hearth was tore apart as I looked back at my Marie
And there the peace is still remain with you in Tennessee.

I guess I should stop talking, after all you placed the call
But anyway that I can help, you know I'll help you all


Then she spoke and asked me to come back and see Marie
And live together in our home in Memphis, Tennessee.

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