Diddly - Elbert West
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Key of F#
 
(F#) I wanna face my accuser
Point out the one's comin' down on me
Show me the fool that called me a loser
Said that I danced with two left feet
(C#) What you say don't mean diddly
She got the love that she'll give me
I'll (B) dance every dance - right or wrong
I'll be the one who takes her (C#) home
 
Repeat Intro
 
(F#) All my life I've loved music
(B) I go crazy when the guitars (F#) play
(F#) Feel the beat - I just can't lose it
(B) Here I come, get out of my way
(C#) What you say don't mean diddly
She got the love that she'll give me
I'll (B) dance every dance - right or wrong
I'll be the one who takes her (C#) home
 
(B) Home..........home(F#)....(B)home.....(F#)home
 
If (F#) I just sit there tappin' on tables
(B) They wouldn't say a (F#) thing about me
I can't do it - just not able
(B) I'm a spirit that's gotta be free
(C#) What you say don't mean diddly
She got the love that she'll give me
I'll (B) dance every dance - right or wrong
I'll be the one who takes her (C#) home
 
(B) Home..........home(F#)....(B)home.....(F#)home
 
(F#) I wanna face my accuser
Show me the fool that called me a loser
(C#) What you say don't mean diddly
She got the love that she'll give me
I'll (B) dance every dance - right or wrong
I'll be the one who takes her (C#) home
 
(C#) What you say don't mean diddly
Don't mean diddly

How to play Diddly

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 F#. 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.

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