Diddy Wa Diddie
Written by Blind Blake
Key: C
Copyright 1929

Song Created 02-11-2023

Chords and Lyrics Provided by Judy Muldawer
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C
There's a great big mystery
               c7
And it sure is worrying me
     F                        C
This Diddie Wa Diddie, Mister Diddie Wa Diddie
  G7                                                C
I wish somebody would tell me what Diddie Wa Diddie means

C
The little girl about four feet four
                C7
Come on papa andgive me some more
        F                      C
Of your Diddie Wa Diddie, your Diddie Wa Diddie
  G7                                                C
I wish somebody would tell me what Diddie Wa Diddie means

C
I went out and walked around
                            C7
Somebody yelled, said "Look who's in town"
       F                        C
Mister Diddie Wa Diddie, Mister Diddie Wa Diddie
  G7                                                C
I wish somebody would tell me what Diddie Wa Diddie means

C
Went to church, put my hat on the seat
                                 C7
Lady sat on it said, "Daddy, you sure is sweet"
       F                        C
Mister Diddie Wa Diddie, Mister Diddie Wa Diddie
  G7                                                C
I wish somebody would tell me what Diddie Wa Diddie means

C
I said, "Sister, I'll soon be gone
                          C7
Just gimme that thing you sitting on"
   F                    C
My Diddie Wa Diddie, My Diddie Wa Diddie
  G7                                                C
I wish somebody would tell me what Diddie Wa Diddie means

C
Then I got put out of church
                              C7
'Cause I talk about Diddie Wa Diddie too much
       F                        C
Mister Diddie Wa Diddie, Mister Diddie Wa Diddie
  G7                                                C
I wish somebody would tell me what Diddie Wa Diddie means

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