Shiny Diamonds
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Intro:
Em x4
Em
Time passed too fast before you saw her
C B
Then it stopped short, short on a dime
Em
And she's so pretty, she's so pretty, she's so pretty
C B
And you've never seen so pretty in all of your time
Em C B
And then you can get the governor on the line
C B
Or will it with all of your might
Em C
But you can't change the fact that she's a diamond, shiny diamond
B Em
And you, sir, are merely just a man
Em A B Bb E
Who-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oa-oa-oa
Em A B Bb E
Who-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oa-oa-oa
Em
Men have tried since she first grew into
C B
The golden masterpiece that she is
Em
And whip smart and bright, bright as lightning
C B
But they weren't ever on par with the Miss
C B
So you can become stranded on an isle with her
C B
And hope that she gets bored with herself
Em C
But you can't change the fact that she's a diamond, shiny diamond
B Em
And you, sir, are merely just a man
Em A B Bb E
Who-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oa-oa-oa
Em A B Bb E
Who-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oa-oa-oa
C B
And there's not, not any wood, wood left for the fire, fire
C B
Not, not any wood, wood left for the fire, fire
Hmm
Guitar Solo:
Em Em C B
Em Em C B
C B
And you can become stranded on an isle with her
C B
And hope she gets bored with herself
Em C
But you can't change the fact that she's a diamond, shiny diamond
B Em
And you, sir, are merely just a man
Em A B Bb E
Who-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oa-oa-oa
Em A B Bb E
Who-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oa-oa-oa
Sha, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
How to play Shiny Diamonds
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 Em. 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.