Peggy Sue was written by Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, and Norman Petty. It was inspired by Jerry Allisons girlfriend and future wife, Peggy Sue Gerron, whom he wanted to reconcile with after a breakup. The song became one of Buddy Hollys biggest hits and one of the most recognizable songs of the rock and roll era.
Key: A
A
D
A
D
A
If you knew Peggy Sue, then you'd know why I feel blue
D
A
D
A
without Peggy, my Pe-he-ggy Sue
E
D
A
D
A
E
Oh, well, I love you gal, yes, I love you Peggy Sue.
A
D
A
D
A
Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue, Oh how my heart yearns for you
D
A
D
A
Oh, Pa-he-ggy, my Pa-he-ggy Sue;
E
D
A
D
A
E
Oh, well, I love you gal, yes, I love you Peggy Sue.