The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Hand clapping rhyme played by African-American Children

Let's get the rhythm of the head (shake head)
We've got the rhythm of the head (shake head)
Let's get the rhythm of the feet (stomp stomp)
We've got the rhythm of the feet (stomp stomp)
Let's get the rhythm of the hands (clap clap)
We've got the rhythm of the hands (clap clap)
Let's get the rhythm of the hooot dog (move hips)
We've got the rhythm of the hooot dog (move hips)
Now put them all together and what do you have?
Ding dong, stomp stomp, clap clap, swivel hips
Say all together HOT DIGGETY DOG!

Submitter comment: Hand claps accompany this rhyme

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 00-00-1988