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Gitchy Goomy

This version of Gitchy Goomy was released by Neil Diamond in 1972.

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Gitchy Goomy, gitchy gaddy
Sit you laddie down on your daddy’s knee
And ain’t it a nice place to be

Goggin noggin, papa’s rockin’
Like a mockin’ bird in a windy tree
And that ain’t no place for me

Been there one time, been there two times
Been there three times
More than I care to be
But we’re gonna make it through
Gitchy Goomy

Life is good, life is fine, life is warm
Life is kind, can you see it?
Love is great, love is right
Keeps you warm late at night
When you need it

Baby boy, daddy’s joy, life’s a toy
But you don’t wanna break it
Like a sweet symphony,
All you need is the key, you can play it

Gitchy Goomy, gitchy gaddy
Sit you laddie down while I have my say
Now don’t be runnin’ away

Goggin noggin, papa’s talkin’
Don’t go walkin’ off like you mean to play
Well, you can have it your way

Been there one time, been there two times
Been there three times
More than I care to say
But you’re gonna be okay,
Gitchy Goomy

Life is good, life is fine, life is warm
Life is kind, can you see it?
Love is great, love is right
Keeps you warm late at night
When you need it

Baby boy, daddy’s joy, life’s a toy
But you don’t wanna break it
Like a sweet symphony,
All you need is the key, you can play it

Been there one time, been there two times
Been there three times
More than I care to be

Seen it one time, seen it two times
Seen it three times,
Lord ‘n’ it’s plain to see
Ah, you gonna make it through
Gitchy Goomy

You ‘n me gonna make it through
Gitchy Goomy
Ah, you gonna make it through
Gitchy Goomy

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The lyrics for Gitchy Goomy are defined as the words making up the song released by Neil Diamond in 1972. It also includes the verses and words used by the background chorus in the song. Like many hit songs, the lyrics to Gitchy Goomy have different meanings to different people. While it is clear in some of the lyrics what the artist is trying to really say, only Neil Diamond and those working with them know all of the meanings behind all of the lyrics to their songs.

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