Diggin In The Coal
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[Intro ]
C
[Verso 1]
C
You're like a best friend when we meet
F
We can go dancing down the street
Dm C
You take away all my cares and I ain't lying
C
What was before you came along
F
That put you right where you belong?
Dm C
Life was so hard to bear that I stopped trying
[Refrão]
F G C
But if you stick around, I just might make it
F G C F
Whenever I get down, you help me shake it from my soul
C G F C G F
I guess I found a diamond while I was diggin' in the coal
[Verso 2]
C
It doesn't matter what you heard
F
Don't you believe a single word
Dm C
I'll be your yellow bird if you'll be mine
C
We'll find a place up in the hills
F
Counting our change to pay the bills
Dm C
We won't let 'em shoot us down 'cause we'll be flying
[Refrão]
F G C
And if you stick around, I just might make it
F G C F
Whenever I get down, you help me shake it from my soul
C G F C
I guess I found a diamond while I was diggin' in the coal
{Instrumental Break}
C F Dm C
[Refrão]
F G C
If you stick around, I just might make it
F G C F
Whenever I get down, you help me shake it from my soul
C G F C
I guess I found a diamond while I was diggin' in the coal
G F C
I guess I found a diamond while I was diggin' in the coal
Outro
C F Dm C
How to play Diggin In The Coal
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.