Diamonds by the Yard – Elliott Murphy
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Progression throughout the song:
C – G – F - G
(listen to the song for timing and rhythm)
C G F G
As I lay down with my lady
C G F G
The sounds of the night keep me warm
C G F G
I'm living a city life - I'm living maybe
C G F G
But tonight there's no reason to be strong
C G F G
C G F G
Romantic poets guard the darkness
C G F G
My my all at such an early age
C G
An old man sheds a tear
F G
He opens a little gold locket
C G F G
He thought his little girl was lost in an Indian raid
C G F G
C G F G
Somewhere in these night lights lies the answer
C G F G
And you can get diamonds by the yard
C G F G
A tiffany dream - A porcelain dancer
C G F G
An old man (/Olivier!) playing blues guitar
Chorus:
C G F G
Midnight I surrender
C G F G
I live beneath your ancient spell
C G F G
You've been my lover since I can't remember
C G F G
You save my life with the stories you tell
