Peg O' My Heart
Earl Hines Lyrics


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Peg o'my heart
I love you, don't let us part
I love you, I always knew it would be you
Since I heard your lilting laughter
It's your Irish heart I'm after
Peg o'my heart
Your glances make my heart say "How's chances?"
Come, be my own, come make your home in my heart




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Peg O' My Heart" by Earl Hines speak of a deep and profound love that the singer has for someone named Peg. The singer expresses his love and desire for Peg, stating that he knew from the moment he heard her laughter that he wanted her in his life. The singer references Peg's Irish heritage, expressing his admiration for her culture and her heart. The lyrics are a heartfelt plea for Peg to come into the singer's life and make a home in his heart.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was actually written as a ballad in 1913 by Alfred Bryan and Fred Fisher, with the original lyrics being slightly different. The song was later popularized in the 1940s by the band The Harmonicats, with a revised arrangement that included a harmonica solo. The song has since been covered by numerous artists, including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. Another interesting fact is that the song was used in the 1922 film of the same name, which was a romantic drama about a young woman named Peg who falls in love with a man named Jerry.


The chords to "Peg O' My Heart" are as follows: G, Em, A7, D7, G, B7, Em, A7, D7, G.


Line by Line Meaning

Peg o'my heart
My beloved, my love interest


I love you, don't let us part
I have strong feelings for you and want to be with you forever


I love you, I always knew it would be you
My affection for you has been constant and I always felt like we were meant to be together


Since I heard your lilting laughter
Ever since I heard your charming laugh, I have been drawn to you


It's your Irish heart I'm after
I am enamored with your Irish heritage and the qualities that come with it


Peg o'my heart
My beloved, my love interest


Your glances make my heart say "How's chances?"
When you look at me, my heart races with hope and anticipation that we could be together


Come, be my own, come make your home in my heart
Please be mine and let me love you, let us make a home together in each other's hearts




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alfred Bryan, Fred Fisher

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