Diamonds Never Made A Lady
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G#m
G#m B F# G#m
1. Oh my heart is crying in the night for you
G#m B F# G#m
Oh, my God, oh don't you feel like a fool
Dbm F#
You're fooling yourself with a millionaire
B G#m
You think it's love but he don't care
E
And one of these days
F#
You're gonna be surprised
B G#m A
Diamonds never made a lady, lover or a friend
E F#
I know it
B G#m A
Diamonds never made a lady, all your dreams will end
E F#
I know it
B E
Your Californian nights
A
Warm body held you tight
E F#
Was just a dream
B E
But all the diamond lights
A E F#
Can't give you peacefull lives or sweet dreams
G#m B F# G#m
2. Oh my God, you really think you have it made
G#m B F# G#m
Your heart is won, with first class expenses paid
Dbm F#
You drink champaign, eat caviar
B G#m
A colour TV in the back of your car
E
But one of these days
F#
You're gonna be surpised
How to play Diamonds Never Made A Lady
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.