Diamonds On The Inside
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G#
e|4-----------------|
B|?-4---------------|
G|----5-------------|
D|------6-----------|
A|--------6r4-------|
E|------------4r1-4-|
G#
I knew a girl
A#m
Her name was truth
Cm A#m G#
She was a horrible liar.
G#
She couldnt spend
A#m
one day alone
Cm A#m G#
But she couldnt be satisfied.
G#
When you have
A#m
everything,
Cm A#m G#
You have everything to lose.
G#
She made herself
A#m
A bed of nails
Cm A#m G#
And shes plannin' on puttin' it to use.
F# C# G#
Cos she had diamonds on the inside
F# C# G#
She had diamonds on the inside
F# C# G#
She had diamonds on the inside
F# C# G#
Di-a-monds
G# A#m
A candle throws its light into the darkness
Cm A#m G#
In a nasty world,so shines the good deed
A#m
Make sure the fortune, that you seek
Cm A#m G#
Is the fortune that you need.
A#m Cm A#m G#
So tell me why,the first to ask,is the last to give,everytime
A#m
What you say and do not mean
Cm A#m G#
Follow too close behind
F# C# G#
Cos she had diamonds on the inside
F# C# G#
She had diamonds on the inside
F# C# G#
She wore diamonds on the inside
F# C# G#
Di-a-monds
F# C# G#
Di-a-monds
G# A#m
Like a soldier standing long under fire
Cm A#m G#
Any change comes as a relief.
G# A#m
Let the giver's name remain unspoken
Cm A#m G#
For she is just a generous thief.
F# C# G#
But she had diamonds on the inside
F# C# G#
Cos she had diamonds on the inside
F# C# G#
She wore diamonds on the inside
F# C# G#
She wore di-a-monds
F# C# G#
Oh di-a-monds
F# C# G#
She had di-a-monds
F# C# G#
She wore di-a-monds
F# C# G#
Di-a-monds
How to play Diamonds On The Inside
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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.