Cut Like A Diamond
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Intro: Em D G Em D G Em D Em D G A D A G C
verse 1
G
I was born
In the calm before the storm
Em
In the quiet hour of dawn
C
With the full moon in my eyes
verse 2
G
I was kissed
By the rolling river mist
Em
That betrayed the lovers' tryst
C Em
A mysterious disguise
[Refrão]
C G
Cut like a diamond
A Bm
Sharper than steel
Em
Sweet as the razor's edge
A C
Before the jagged wheel
verse 3
G
I am lost
I have sold my heart at cost
Em
On the bridges that we crossed
C
I have carved my name in stone
verse 4
G
Bitter wife
You have cut me like a knife
Em
I could never take a life
C Em
That could never take its own
[Refrão]
C G
Cut like a diamond
A Bm
Sharper than steel
Em
Sweet as the razor's edge
A C
Before the jagged wheel
C D
Cut like a diamond
E F#m
Sharper than steel
Em
Sweet as the razor's edge
A C
Before the jagged wheel
Instrumental: Em D G Em D G Em D Em D G A D A F#m E
Verse 5
A
I was born
In the calm before the storm
F#m
In the quiet hour of dawn
D
With the full moon in my eyes
Verse 6
A
I will die
With the sun high in the sky
F#m
With the river rolling by
D F#m
Far below the Bridge of Sighs
[Refrão]
D E
Cut like a diamond
F# Abm
Sharper than steel
F#m
Sweet as the razor's edge
B D F#m D A Abm
Before the jagged wheel
How to play Cut Like A Diamond
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.