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		    Diamonds in the Rough - John Prine
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Tabbed by: Dave S. 
Email: prime-prine@hotmail.com

Tuning: Standard

Artist: John Prine
Album: Diamonds in the Rough
Year: 1972




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While walking out one evening,
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Not knowing where to go
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Just to pass the time away
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Before we held our show


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I heard a little mission band
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Playing with all their might
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I gave my soul to Jesus
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And left the show that night

 
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The day will soon be over
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And evening will be done
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No more gems to be gathered
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So let us all press on


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When Jesus comes to claim us
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And says it is enough
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The diamonds will be shining
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No longer in the rough