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The Great Grandfather by Bo Diddley

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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Key: Em

Difficulty: Novice

Intro:

Em

Verse 1:
Em
The great grandpappy when the land was young
Am                                   Em
Barred his door with a wagon tongue, oh
Em
Oooh-ho-ho-ho-ho
Am
When the times got tough and redskins smart
Em
Said his prayers with his shotgun cocked, oh
Em
Oh-oh-uh-oh, oh-huh-oh

Verse 2:
Em
The great grandpappy was a busy man
Am
Cooked his grub in a frying pan
Em
Picked his teeth with a hunting knife
Am                                    Em
He wore the same suit all-a his life, oh
Em
Ooo-oh-ooo
Em
Yeah-ay-oh

Verse 3:
Em
Twenty-one children came to be blessed
    Am                                 Em
The old man's house in the wilderness, oh
Em
  Oh-oh-oh
Am
Doubt his story if you can
    Em
The great grandpappy was a busy man
Em
Oh---oh-oh-oh
Am
Ah-ha
  Em
Ooow

The Great Grandfather Chords Info

Last Updated: September 10, 2025