Hum Humma Dinga
Eric Williams & Chuck Tinsley
Released: October, 2008
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Hum Humma Dinga Lyrics
When I was just a wee little lad
Upon my daddy’s knee
He told me of man’s destined call
And of the Gods decree,
Of work and sweat, and war and tax
And finally Death’s door.
One thing he didn’t yield, he didn’t tell me how to wield
My Hum Humma Dinga Humma Doo.
CHORUS:
Hum Humma Dinga, Hum Humma Dinga,
One thing he didn’t yield, he didn’t tell me how to wield
My Hum Humma Dinga Humma Doo.
I once met a lass full of vigor and sass,
She worked in a pub down the lane.
She was a buxom, bonny girl with her hips in a swirl,
And a bosom that was barely contained.
One eve in the pub, I was deep in my cups,
And I reached out and grabbed her behind.
She gave me a slap and threatened to snap
off my Hum Humma Dinga Humma Doo.
CHORUS
There once was a man named Angus McFee,
He was bigger than you or I.
You ne’er had to ask what he wore ‘neath his kilt,
He showed everyone passing by.
In the middle of town, with a crowd gathered ’round,
While the ladies all swooned and cooed,
The crowd gave a “Hail!” as he drove in three nails
With his Hum Humma Dinga Humma Doo.
CHORUS
One day as I strolled through the streets of Hart Grove
I happened on a very old man.
He was down on his luck so I took out a coin
And placed it in the palm of his hand.
He said, “Take my advice, and don’t take for granted
The gifts that were given to you.
In my youth I was praised but now I can’t even raise
My Hum Humma Dinga Humma Doo.”
CHORUS
Now, I’ve sailed the salt sea from London to Spain,
From France to the Strait of Magellan
I’ve met many a lad, and many a lass, too
And the stories just grow in the tellin’
But I like to reflect on the things I have learned
from the lessons that life’s put me through…
(pause)
I haven’t learned a bloody thing, I just know I love to sing
About my Hum Humma Dinga Humma Doo.
