BO DIDDLEY – Guitar Lesson
Ellas Bates, better known as Bo Diddley, passed away in 2008, but his hard-edged guitar riffs have lived on and will continue to influence the heart of Rock and Roll. "Bo Diddley", the song, was released in March of 1955 and became a #1 R&B hit! Here's your Bo Diddley guitar lesson!
E A/E 4x E A E E A/E Bo Diddley bought his babe a diamond ring, E A E E A/E If that diamond ring don't shine, E A E E A/E He gonna take it to a private eye, E A E E A/E If that private eye can't see E A E E A/E He'd better not take the ring from me. E A/E 4x E A E E A/E Bo Diddley caught a nanny goat, E A E E A/E To make his pretty baby a Sunday coat, E A E E A/E Bo Diddley caught a bear cat, E A E E A/E To make his pretty baby a Sunday hat. E A/E 4x E A E E A/E Mojo come to my house, ya black cat bone, E A E E A/E Take my baby away from home, E A E E A/E Ugly ole mojo, where ya bin, E A E E A/E Up your house, and gone again. E A E E A/E Bo Diddley, Bo Diddley have you heard? E A E E A/E My pretty baby said she wasn't for it.
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I got it!!!! Once I figured out to dampen both "E" strings and palm mute, I found sonic bliss out of my Sheraton and proceeded to get both the verse and chorus. It'll take me awhile to get the transition back up to the open e major, but that'll just take some practice. An awesome lesson that gave me a more mature sound. Perfect for pushing my techniques up another notch!!! Thanks!!!
Good for you Terry!