I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But I'm Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day
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Intro
A E B7 E
[Verso 1]
E
I'm just an old chunk of coal
G#7 C#m
But I'm gonna be a diamond some day
A E
I'm gonna grow and glow 'til I'm so blue pure perfect
F#7 B7
I'm gonna put a smile on ev'rybody's face
E
I'm gonna kneel and pray ev'ry day
G#7 C#m
Lest I should become vain along the way
A E
I'm just an old chunk of coal now Lord
B7 E
But I'm gonna be a diamond some day
Instrumental
A E B7 E
[Verso 2]
E
I'm gonna learn the best way to walk
G#7 C#m
I'm gonna search and find a better way to talk
A E
I'm gonna spit and polish my old rough-edged self
F#7 B7
'Til I get rid of ev'ry single flaw
E
I'm gonna be the world's best friend
G#7 C#m
I'm gonna go 'round shakin' ev'rybody's hand
A E
I'm gonna be the cotton-pickin' rage of the age
B7 E
I'm gonna be a diamond some day
{Instrumental Break}
E G#7 C#m A E
B7 E
[Verso 3]
E
Now I'm just an old chunk of coal
G#7 C#m
But I'm gonna be a diamond some day
A E
I'm gonna grow and glow 'til I'm so blue pure perfect
F#7 B7
I'm gonna put a smile on ev'rybody's face
E
I'm gonna kneel and pray ev'ry day
G#7 C#m
Lest I should become vain along the way
A E
I'm just an old chunk of coal now Lord
B7 E
But I'm gonna be a diamond some day
A E
Oh, I'm just an old chunk of coal now Lord
B7 E
I'm gonna be a diamond some day
Outro
A E B7 E
How to play I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But I'm Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day
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What is the starting chord?
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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.