Diamonds by the Yard – Elliott Murphy ------------------------------------- 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
