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Peggy-O
Simon And Garfunkel
Peggy-O
As we marched down to Faneri-o
As we marched down to Faneri-o
Our captain fell n love with a lady like a dove
And they called her name, pretty Peggy-o
Come a runnin' down the stairs, pretty Peggy-o
Come a runnin' down the stairs, pretty Peggy-o
Come a runnin' down the stairs, combin' back
your yellow hair
You're the prettiest little girl I've ever seen-o
In a carriage you will ride, pretty Peggy-o
In a carriage you wjll ride, pretty Peggy-o
In a carriage you wiIl ride, with your true love by
your side
As far as any maiden in the ar-e-o
What will your mother say, pretry Peggy-o?
What will your mother say, pretty Peggy-o?
What wiIl your mother say, when she finds you've
gone away
To places far and strange to Faneri-o?
If ever I return, pretty Peggy-o
If ever I return, pretty Peggy-o
If ever I return, all your cities I will burn
Destroying all the ladies in the ar-e-o
Destroying all the ladies in the ar-e-o
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About this Song
Peggy-O by Simon & Garfunkel is a modern adaptation of a traditional folk song, often referred to as 'The Bonnie Lass o' Fyvie.' Its narrative unfolds the story of a young soldier who falls in love with a woman named Peggy-O while stationed in her town. The key themes of this ballad include love, longing, and the inevitable sorrow of unfulfilled desires. The poignant moments in the song come from the soldier’s heartfelt entreaties to Peggy and the stark reality of his departure and ultimate fate. This timeless piece demonstrates the duo’s ability to convey deep emotional narratives through their harmonious folk arrangements.
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