Some Days Are Diamonds
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Some Days Are Diamonds John Denver
Intro: G C/G G C/G
G D Em
When you ask__ how I've been__ here without you
D C G G
I like to say__, "I've been fine__," and I do
C G G
But we both__ know the truth__ is hard to come by
Em A D D7 (hold)
And if I told the truth__, that's not quite true
Chorus:
G C G G
Some days are diamonds, some days are stones
(walk down) Em A D D7
Sometimes the hard times won't leave me alone
G C G Em
Sometimes the cold wind blows a chill in my bones
C G D G (walk up: B, C, C#, D, D7)
Some days are diamonds, some days are stones
(Intro)
G D Em Em
Now the face__ that I see__ in my mirror
D C G G
More and more__ is a stranger__ to me
C G G
More and more I can see__ there's a danger
Em A D D7 (hold)
In becoming__ what I never thought I'd be
(Repeat chorus, 2nd time key changes to A)
Chorus:
A D A A
Some days are diamonds, some days are stones
(walk down) F#m B E E7
Sometimes the hard times won't leave me alone
A D A F#m
Sometimes the cold wind blows a chill in my bones
D A E A
Some days are diamonds, some days are stones
How to play Some Days Are Diamonds
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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.