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Whack Fol The Diddle chords by
The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem
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Key: A major
Verse 1
G
G

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I'll sing you a song of peace and love,


Whack fol the diddle all the di do day.

To the land that reigns

all lands above.

Whack fol the diddle all the di do day.

May peace and plenty be her share
Em
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G
G

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Who kept our homes from want and care,


God bless Mother England is our prayer.

Whack fol the diddle all the di do day. Whack fol the diddle all the di do day.
Verse 2
G
G

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So

we say, Hip Hooray!

Come and listen while
C
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we pray.

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Whack fol the diddle all the di

do day.
Verse 3
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G

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When we were savage, fierce and

wild

She came like a mother to her child.
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She gently raised us from the slime
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Kept our hands from hellish crime,

And sent us to Heaven

in her own good time.

Now our fathers oft were very bad boys.

Guns and pikes are dangerous toys.
D
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From Bearna Baol to Bunker Hill
G
G

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They made poor England weep her fill,


But ould Brittania loves us still!

Now Irishmen, forget the past!

And think of the time that's coming

fast.

When we shall all be civilized,
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C
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Neat and clean and well- advised.
G
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And won't Mother England be surprised?

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Chords
  • G

  • Em

  • C

  • D

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Whack Fol The Diddle by The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem is A major.

The primary chords used in Whack Fol The Diddle are A, F#m, D, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, F#m, D, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Whack Fol The Diddle is approximately 30 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Whack Fol The Diddle 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 Whack Fol The Diddle. 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 The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem.

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

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