The entire song is a tribute to Buddy Holly and a commentary on how rock and roll music changed in the years since his death. They were singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie He was singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pieīut the man there said the music wouldn't playĪnd in the streets, the children screamedĪnd they were singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pieĭrove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry So, come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quickĪnd as the flames climbed high into the night We started singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie 'Cause the players tried to take the field While the sergeants played a marching tune With the jester on the sidelines in a cast The birds flew off with a fallout shelter We were singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie
When the jester sang for the king and queen Them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and ryeĪnd singin', 'This'll be the day that I die I started singin', bye-bye, Miss American Pie Well, I know that you're in love with him Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dryĪnd them good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and ryeĪnd can you teach me how to dance real slow?
