See lyrics to “Someone’s in the Kitchen with Dinah” below. Popularized by The Weavers, Pete Seeger, and Other Folk Revival Artists
Somebody’s in the Kitchen with Dinah
Verse 1
Somebody’s in the kitchen with Dinah,
Somebody’s in the kitchen I know,
Somebody’s in the kitchen with Dinah,
Strummin’ on the old banjo.Chorus
Singin’ Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Strummin’ on the old banjo.Verse 2
I told Dinah I’d tie her up with a rail,
I told Dinah I’d tie her up with a rail,
I told Dinah I’d tie her up with a rail,
Strummin’ on the old banjo.Chorus
Singin’ Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Strummin’ on the old banjo.Verse 3
Dinah won’t you dance with me tonight,
Dinah won’t you dance with me tonight,
Dinah won’t you dance with me tonight,
Strummin’ on the old banjo.Chorus
Singin’ Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Strummin’ on the old banjo.Verse 4
Somebody’s in the kitchen with Dinah,
Somebody’s in the kitchen I know,
Somebody’s in the kitchen with Dinah,
Strummin’ on the old banjo.Chorus
Singin’ Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Fee-Fi-Fiddly-i-o,
Strummin’ on the old banjo.
About “Someone’s in the Kitchen with Dinah” Song
“Somebody’s in the Kitchen with Dinah” was popularized by several artists during the American folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
It is a playful and lively folk tune with a simple, repetitive structure. Its primary message is lighthearted and communal, reflecting the joyous and participatory nature of folk music.
The song celebrates simple, everyday activities and pleasures, such as cooking and dancing. It reflects a joyful attitude toward life’s ordinary moments.
“Somebody’s in the Kitchen with Dinah” embodies the spirit of folk music by celebrating communal joy, simple pleasures, and the fun of shared musical experiences.