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Hey Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley Lyrics


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Bo Diddley done had a farm (hey Bo Diddley)
On that farm he had some women (hey Bo Diddley)
Women here, women there (hey Bo Diddley)
Women, women, women everywhere (hey Bo Diddley)
But one little girl lived on a hill (hey Bo Diddley)
She rustled and tussled like Buffalo Bill (hey Bo Diddley)

One day she decided she'd go for a ride (hey Bo Diddley)
With a pistol and a sword by her side (hey Bo Diddley)
She rolled right up to my front door (hey Bo Diddley)
Knocked an' knocked 'til her fist got sore (hey Bo Diddley)

When she turned and walked away (hey Bo Diddley)
All I could hear my baby say (hey Bo Diddley)
Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley
Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley
Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley
Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley

Saw my baby run across the field (hey Bo Diddley)
Slippin' and slidin' like an automobile (hey Bo Diddley)
Hollerin', my baby got towed away (hey Bo Diddley)
Slipped on from me like a Cadillac-8 (hey Bo Diddley)
Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley
Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley
Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley

Overall Meaning

Bo Diddley, one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, wrote and performed countless songs that have since become classic hits. One of his most popular tunes is "Hey! Bo Diddley," which features a distinctive beat that has since been dubbed the "Bo Diddley rhythm." The song tells the tale of Bo Diddley's "farm," where he has a lot of women, as well as a little girl who catches his eye. The girl is tough and fearless, carrying a pistol and sword as she rides up to Bo's front door. Although the little girl eventually runs off, Bo remains fascinated with her and all of the women on his farm.


Overall, the song is an ode to the women in Bo Diddley's life, as well as a celebration of his unique and influential musical style. The lyrics are straightforward and playful, with Bo's distinctive vocals and guitar on full display. The song captures the spirit of 1950s rock and roll, with its catchy beat and sense of fun and abandon.


Line by Line Meaning

Bo Diddley done had a farm (hey Bo Diddley)
Bo Diddley owned a farm and this song is his story.


On that farm he had some women (hey Bo Diddley)
Bo Diddley had a lot of women on his farm.


Women here, women there (hey Bo Diddley)
Women were everywhere on Bo Diddley's farm.


Women, women, women everywhere (hey Bo Diddley)
There were a lot of women on Bo Diddley's farm.


But one little girl lived on a hill (hey Bo Diddley)
Despite having many women on his farm, Bo Diddley was interested in one particular girl who lived on a hill.


She rustled and tussled like Buffalo Bill (hey Bo Diddley)
This girl was tough and rugged like the famous cowboy Buffalo Bill.


One day she decided she'd go for a ride (hey Bo Diddley)
One day, the girl decided to go for a ride.


With a pistol and a sword by her side (hey Bo Diddley)
She brought weapons with her on her ride.


She rolled right up to my front door (hey Bo Diddley)
The girl went to Bo Diddley's front door.


Knocked an' knocked 'til her fist got sore (hey Bo Diddley)
She kept knocking on the door until her hand hurt.


When she turned and walked away (hey Bo Diddley)
After knocking, she eventually left.


All I could hear my baby say (hey Bo Diddley)
Despite her leaving, Bo Diddley still heard the girl's voice.


Hey Bo Diddley, oh Bo Diddley
The girl is saying Bo Diddley's name.


Saw my baby run across the field (hey Bo Diddley)
Bo Diddley saw the girl run across a field.


Slippin' and slidin' like an automobile (hey Bo Diddley)
She was running quickly and smoothly like a car.


Hollerin', my baby got towed away (hey Bo Diddley)
The girl was yelling that she was taken away.


Slipped on from me like a Cadillac-8 (hey Bo Diddley)
She left Bo Diddley like a fast car.




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Written by: Ellas McDaniel

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@williamgregory1848

[Verse 1]
Bo Diddley done had a farm
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
On that farm he had some women
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
Women here and women there
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
Women, women, women everywhere
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
But one little girl lived on a hill
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
She rustled and tussled like Buffalo Bill
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
One day she decided she'd go for a ride
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
With a pistol and a sword by her side
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
She rolled right up to my front door
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
Knocked and knocked until her fist got sore
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
When she turned and walked away
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
All I could hear my baby say
(Hey, Bo Diddley)

Chorus]
Hey, Bo Diddley
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
Oh, Bo Diddley
(Oh, Bo Diddley)
Hey, Bo Diddley
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
Oh, Bo Diddley
(Oh, Bo Diddley)

[Verse 2]
Saw my baby run across the field
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
Slipping and sliding like an automobile
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
Hollering, my baby got towed away
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
Slipped on from me like a Cadillac-8
(Hey, Bo Diddley)

[Chorus]
Hey, Bo Diddley
(Hey, Bo Diddley)
Oh, Bo Diddley
(Oh, Bo Diddley)
Hey, Bo Diddley
(Hey, Bo Diddley)



All comments from YouTube:

@sharkabilly

The man could dance up a storm! I had the pleasure and honor of playing guitar behind him several times and he was not only one of the greatest performers in rock'n'roll history but a great guy to hang out with.

@Pimp-Master

Nearly everyone important in rock copied that signature beat.

@ScaldingHotCatsup

The stories you could tell. Aces to you for living the dream.

@cynthiaennis3107

How cool that mustโ€™ve been!

@Solomon-kt5dc

This guy definitely needs his own movie about him. Elvis got one.

@bernicetravis7542

The. Man. Need. His. On. Movie
Awesome. Love.

His. Voice. n. Music. โค๐ŸŽ‰โค๐ŸŽ‰โค

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@stevebrindle1724

Bo was a leading figure in the transition from blues to rock and roll. Respect is surely due to him. The great Buddy Holly acknowledged this!

@johnkennedy7170

BO doesn't just honor black history, he is an HONOR to HISTORY.

@thehaydenwaltbradleychanne702

Fantastic song. Bo Diddley has inspired many other artists. Does anyone else think of the song "I want candy" when the backing vocals sing "hey Bo Diddley"

@alexanderSydneyOz

And let's face it, half of everything Malcolm Mclaren was involved with, was in some degree purloined.

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