Diamond Ring
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[intro: ]G C D D x2
G C D G
Well, I was doing allright just minding my own affairs
G C D G
Gettin on with my life cause you told me you just don't care
G C D G
Then you come waltzin' in with the key to my heart again
G C D G/F#
and just like a fool I go ahead and let you in
Chorus:
Em C D G/F#
I don't know why you gotta do the little things you do,
Em C D G/F#
I don't know why you gotta tear my world in two,
Em C D G/F#
I guess that mocking bird he didn't want to sing,
Em C D G
cause daddy went out and he bought you, a diamond ring
INTRO X 4
G C D G
I can see your in the middle of another big fight,
G C D G
otherwise you wouldn't want me to take you home tonight,
G C D G
it always seems to come right back down to this,
G C D G/F#
well this time I think I'll tell you just where you can kiss.
Repeat Chorus
G C D G
I can't deny that you were the love of my life
G C D G
but I wish to hell that you weren't some one else's wife,
G C D G
but now your lovin girl is long since dead and gone
G C D G/F#
I hope it breaks your heart to listen to this song
Repeat chorus
keep playing intro
a diamond ring
a diamond ring yeah yeah yeah
How to play Diamond Ring
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 G. 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.