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(G)Bo Did dley ’ll buy ba by a dia mond ring,
(G)If that dia mond ring don’t shine,
(G)he’s gon na take it to a pri vate eye.
(G)If that pri vate eye can’t see,
(G)he bet ter not take that ring from me.
Bo Did dl ey caught a nan ny goat,
to make his pret ty ba by a Sun day coat.
Bo Did dl ey caught a bear cat,
to make his pret ty ba by a Sun day hat.
(G)Won’t you come to my house and rack that bone,
(G)Take my ba by all the way from home.
(G)Look at that bo do, oh, where’s he been?
(G)Up to your house and gone a gain.
(G)Bo Did dl ey, Bo Did dl ey, have you heard?
My pret ty ba by said she was a bird.
(G)Bo Did dl ey, Bo Did dl ey, have you heard?
My pret ty ba by said she was a bird.
Bo Diddley — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Bo Diddley" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 210 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Bo Diddley”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bo Diddley" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bo Diddley" is in G.
- What key is "Bo Diddley" by Bo Diddley played in?
- Bo Diddley is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bo Diddley"?
- The arrangement plays at 210 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bo Diddley" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bo Diddley"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bo Diddley"?
- "Bo Diddley" was originally performed by Bo Diddley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bo Diddley"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, Dm7, G, G6. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Does "Bo Diddley" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bo Diddley" is in the key of G at 210 BPM.
- What chords are in "Bo Diddley"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.