Wherever you go in the world, you'll find a band playing this song in a bar. It must be an international law or something. Apparently, the song is about the death of famous 50's musicians Buddy Holly in Febuary 1959 when the singer (Don McLean) was a young boy delevering newpapers. The next time you hear it you'll be able to sing along with the intro. Play the clip and complete the lyrics below (it's a very long song so you only need to listen to the first couple of verses).