Diddie Wa Diddie
Blind Blake

INTRO
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There's a great big mystery - And it sure is worryin' me
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This diddie wa diddie - This diddie wa diddie
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I wish somebody would tell me what diddie wa diddie means
 
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Some little girl 'bout four feet four  come on Papa and give me some more
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Of your diddie wa diddie - Your diddie wa diddie
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I wish somebody would tell me what diddie wa diddie means
 
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I went out and walked around - Somebody yelled say  look who's in town
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Mister diddie wa diddie - Mister diddie wa diddie
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I wish somebody would tell me what diddie wa diddie means
 
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Went to church put my hat on a seat lady set on it said daddy you sho is sweet
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Mister diddie wa diddie - Mister diddie wa diddie
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I wish somebody would tell me what diddie wa diddie means
 
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I said sister I'll soon be gone  just give me that thing you settin' on
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My diddie wa diddie - My diddie wa diddie
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I wish somebody would tell me what diddie wa diddie means
 
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Then I got put out of church 'cause I talk about diddie wa diddie too much
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Mister diddie wa diddie - Mister diddie wa diddie
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I wish somebody would tell me what diddie wa diddie means