Peggy Sue Got Married
John Doe Lyrics


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Please don't tell, no no no
Don't say that I told you so
I just heard a rumor from a friend

I don't say that it's true, I'll just leave that up to you
If you don't believe me I'll understand

You recall the girl that's been in nearly every song
This is what I heard of course the story could be wrong

You recall the girl that's been in nearly every song
This is what, what I heard of course the story could be wrong

She's the one, I've been told
'Cause she wears a band of gold




Peggy Sue got married not long ago
Peggy Sue got married not long ago

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Doe's song Peggy Sue Got Married tell the story of a person who has heard a rumor from a friend that the titular character, Peggy Sue, has recently gotten married. The singer is hesitant to share this information and leaves it up to the listener to believe it or not. Peggy Sue is a familiar girl who has been in nearly every song, indicating that she is a common and relatable figure. The band of gold on her finger signifies that she is a married woman.


The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and nostalgia, as the mention of Peggy Sue's marriage suggests the end of youthful freedom and carefree days. Peggy Sue may have been a symbol of past happiness and now that she has gotten married, she has become a reminder of the singer's lost youth. The uncertainty of the story's validity adds to the wistful mood of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Please don't tell, no no no
I am asking you not to reveal anything to anyone


Don't say that I told you so
I don't want you to say that I informed you first


I just heard a rumor from a friend
I heard an unverified story from someone I know


I don't say that it's true, I'll just leave that up to you
I'm not stating its validity, I'll let you decide for yourself


If you don't believe me I'll understand
I won't be offended if you don't trust my word


You recall the girl that's been in nearly every song
You must remember the girl who has been featured in almost all the songs


This is what I heard of course the story could be wrong
This is the rumor I heard, but it may not be accurate


She's the one, I've been told
According to the talk, she is the one in question


'Cause she wears a band of gold
As evident from her wearing a wedding ring


Peggy Sue got married not long ago
Reportedly, the woman named Peggy Sue got married recently


Peggy Sue got married not long ago
Reiterating that Peggy Sue tied the knot very recently




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BUDDY HOLLY

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