Bo Diddley
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Intro: E A/E 4x
E A E E A/E
Bo Diddley bought his babe a diamond ring,
E A E E A/E
If that diamond ring don't shine,
E A E E A/E
He gonna take it to a private eye,
E A E E A/E
If that private eye can't see
E A E E A/E
He'd better not take the ring from me.
E A/E (4x)
E A E E A/E
Bo Diddley caught a nanny goat,
E A E E A/E
To make his pretty baby a Sunday coat,
E A E E A/E
Bo Diddley caught a bear cat,
E A E E A/E
To make his pretty baby a Sunday hat.
E A/E (4x)
E A E E A/E
Mojo come to my house, ya black cat bone,
E A E E A/E
Take my baby away from home,
E A E E A/E
Ugly ole mojo, where ya bin,
E A E E A/E
Up your house, and gone again.
E A E E A/E
Bo Diddley, Bo Diddley have you heard?
E A E E A/E
My pretty baby said she wasn't for it.
E A/E (4x)
How to play Bo Diddley
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.