The story behind
Bo Diddley played guitar with a sharp and fast sound, as if each note was a beat on the ground. The song Say Boss Man is one of those pieces that gave him fame, with a rhythm that moves on its own. The voice gets firm, as if giving orders, and the guitar follows the rhythm of a drum. It's a song played with force, with a groove that won't let go. The lyrics talk about commanding, about having control, and the guitar accompanies it as if it were a second vocalist. It's a straightforward piece, without complications, that was recorded on an album called Bo Diddley, and that's still played because it remains effective. ↓ Skip to chords
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Verse 1
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Verse 3
Verse 4
Verse 5
Verse 6
Interlude 1
Verse 7
Verse 8
Outro 1
From the album
Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley · 1958 · Track 0