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Seasick Steve
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
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Here come the one string diddley bo

And this here song is called

Yeah, you guessed it
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Diddley bo!

Diddley bo!

Diddley bo!
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Verse 2
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Take the wire off an old broom

On the side of your house

got to find a room

Get two cans and a couple of nails

Up the wire and you're ready to sail
Interlude 1

Come on now
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With
Verse 3

only one string you can't go wrong

So go ahead and make yourself a song

Make it kinda funky

everybody gonna know

You got yourself a diddley bo
Verse 4
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Diddley bo,diddley bo all the time
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Lord, have mercy gonna

have a good time
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Diddley bo, diddley bo all the time
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Lord, have mercy gonna
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have a good time
Interlude 2

Come on
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Verse 5

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If you want one just like mine

You need a two by four and

a little bit of time

Decorate it up and you're ready to go
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You got yourself a diddley bo
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Verse 6

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Diddley bo, diddley bo all the time
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Lord, have mercy gonna
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have a good time

Diddley bo, diddley bo all
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the time
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Lord, have mercy gonna

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Diddley bo, diddley bo all
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the time

Lord, have mercy gonna have a
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good time
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Diddley bo, diddley bo
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all the time
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Lord, have mercy gonna have

a good time
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Verse 7
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Diddley bo, diddley bo...

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

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Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Diddley Bo by Seasick Steve is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Diddley Bo are Eb, Db.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Diddley Bo is approximately 194 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Diddley Bo using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Diddley Bo. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Seasick Steve.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Diddley Bo to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Diddley Bo by Seasick Steve on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.