The song "Peggy Sue Got Married" was written and performed by Buddy Holly. It was released posthumously in 1959, several months after Holly's tragic death in a plane crash. The song is a follow-up to Holly's hit song "Peggy Sue" and serves as a continuation of the story. In "Peggy Sue," the lyrics talk about a girl named Peggy Sue who has been a prominent figure in many of Holly's songs. In "Peggy Sue Got Married," the narrator reveals that he has heard a rumor from a friend that Peggy Sue got married recently. He is unsure if the rumor is true and leaves it up to the listener to decide. The narrator acknowledges that Peggy Sue has been a central character in various songs but emphasizes that the story he heard might not be accurate. The song suggests that Peggy Sue has found love and is now wearing a wedding band, indicating that she has moved on and started a new chapter in her life. The lyrics also imply that the narrator may have had feelings for Peggy Sue but missed his chance. Overall, "Peggy Sue Got Married" is a bittersweet and nostalgic song about the possible marital status of the character Peggy Sue. It allows listeners to imagine what might have happened to her after the events described in the original song "Peggy Sue."
