Biography:
Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates, December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known as Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer. He is cited as a key figure in the transition of blues into rock and roll, by introducing more insistent, driving rhythms and a harder-edged guitar sound. His use of African rhythms and the signature "Bo Diddley beat", a simple five-accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of r&b, rock, pop and hip hop.
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[Intro]
Em
[Verse 1]
Em
The great grandpappy when the land was young
Am Em
Barred his door with a wagon tongue, oh
Em
Oooh-ho-ho-ho-ho
Am
When the times got tough and redskins smart
Em
Said his prayers with his shotgun cocked, oh
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Oh-oh-uh-oh, oh-huh-oh
[Verse 2]
Em
The great grandpappy was a busy man
Am
Cooked his grub in a frying pan
Em
Picked his teeth with a hunting knife
Am Em
He wore the same suit all-a his life, oh
Em
Ooo-oh-ooo
Em
Yeah-ay-oh
[Verse 3]
Em
Twenty-one children came to be blessed
Am Em
The old man's house in the wilderness, oh
Em
Oh-oh-oh
Am
Doubt his story if you can
Em
The great grandpappy was a busy man
Em
Oh---oh-oh-oh
Am
Ah-ha
Em
Ooow
Em
[Verse 1]
Em
The great grandpappy when the land was young
Am Em
Barred his door with a wagon tongue, oh
Em
Oooh-ho-ho-ho-ho
Am
When the times got tough and redskins smart
Em
Said his prayers with his shotgun cocked, oh
Em
Oh-oh-uh-oh, oh-huh-oh
[Verse 2]
Em
The great grandpappy was a busy man
Am
Cooked his grub in a frying pan
Em
Picked his teeth with a hunting knife
Am Em
He wore the same suit all-a his life, oh
Em
Ooo-oh-ooo
Em
Yeah-ay-oh
[Verse 3]
Em
Twenty-one children came to be blessed
Am Em
The old man's house in the wilderness, oh
Em
Oh-oh-oh
Am
Doubt his story if you can
Em
The great grandpappy was a busy man
Em
Oh---oh-oh-oh
Am
Ah-ha
Em
Ooow
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