Pete Seeger – Leatherwing Bat (Guitar)
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[Verse 1]
Dm Am Hi, " said the little leather-wing bat, " Dm F I'll tell you the reason that, F Dm The reason that I fly by night, A7 Dm It's because I've lost my heart's delight."
[Refrain]
Dm Am Howdy dowdy diddle um day, Dm F Howdy dowdy diddle um day, F Dm Howdy dowdy diddle um day, A7 Dm Hey lee lee little lye lo.
[Verse 2]
Dm Am Hi said the woodpecker sitting on a fence Dm F I once courted a handsome wench F Dm She spread her wings and from me fled A7 Dm Ever since then my head's been red
[Refrain]
Dm Am Howdy dowdy diddle um day, Dm F Howdy dowdy diddle um day, F Dm Howdy dowdy diddle um day, A7 Dm Hey lee lee little lye lo.
[Verse 3]
Dm F "Hi, " said the little bird so blue, Dm F "If I were a young man I would have two, F Dm If one got saucy and wanted to go, A7 Dm I'd get me a new string for my bow."
[Refrain]
Dm Am Howdy dowdy diddle um day, Dm F Howdy dowdy diddle um day, F Dm Howdy dowdy diddle um day, A7 Dm Hey lee lee little lye lo.
[Verse 4]
Dm F Hi, " said the owl with head so white, Dm F "A long old day and a lonesome night. " F Dm Thought I heard some pretty girl say A7 Dm Court all night and sleep all day."
[Refrain]
Dm Am Howdy dowdy diddle um day, Dm F Howdy dowdy diddle um day, F Dm Howdy dowdy diddle um day, A7 Dm Hey lee lee little lye lo.
[Verse 5]
Dm F "Hi, " said the lonesome turtle dove, Dm F "I'II tell you how to gain her love, F Dm Keep her up both night and day A7 Dm Never give her time to say go away."
[Refrain]
Dm Am Howdy dowdy diddle um day, Dm F Howdy dowdy diddle um day, F Dm Howdy dowdy diddle um day, A7 Dm Hey lee lee little lye lo.