Diamonds & Waste
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Am
Is it your name?
C Fm Am
I held it up to the light and the rain
C Fm Am
You're so real, I feel every grain
C Fm
Of pleasure and pain
It is your presence?
C Fm Am
It takes over the mountains and deserts
C Fm Am
They're never lost in the summer
C Fm Am
And it's 'cause you are the vital part
Cm Fm
What a start
Cm G
We are a pack of cards
Am Fm
I may be ace, but you're the king
Cm G
The king of everything
Am Fm
Look what you win
Cm G
We are a pack of cards
Am Fm
I may be ace, but you're the king
Cm G
The king of everything
Am Fm Fm
Look what you win
Am
Is it your traits?
C Fm Am
You know that anyone will bite the bait
C Fm Am
'Cause they're all wanting more and more of the taste
C Fm Am
Of your diamonds and waste
Am G Cm Fm
What a waste
Cm G
We are a pack of cards
Am Fm
I may be ace, but you're the king
Cm G
The king of everything
Am Fm
Look what you win
Cm G
We are a pack of cards
Am Fm
I may be ace, but you're the king
Cm G
The king of everything
Am Fm Fm
Look what you win
Cm G Am Fm
And does it feel really good to know that you're understood
Cm G Am Fm
And does it feel really good to know you would if you could
How to play Diamonds & Waste
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 Am. 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.