#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------## Date: Thu, 4 Jan 1996 13:21:48 -0800 (PST) From: "M. Schweisthal"Subject: Chords/Lyrics to "Some Days Are Diamonds" by John Denver "Some Days Are Diamonds" as performed by John Denver Brought to you by Mike Schweisthal [mschweis@u.washington.edu] Chords used: G:320003 Gsus4:320013 D:XX0232 Em: 022000 C:X32010 Bm: X24432 A:X02220 Asus4:X02230 E:022100 F#m:244222 C#m:X46654 Notes: This song sounds best on a twelve string...the key change (from G to A) near the end isn't necessary if you don't feel like playing it that way...also, this isn't exactly how John Denver does it...I cut out a few chords at the end of the chorus...a '|' mark indicates a measure break...enjoy this great song!--Mike INTRO: | G | Gsus4 | G | Gsus4 | G D Em When you ask how I've been here without you C G I like to say, "I've been fine," and I do C G But we both know the truth is hard to come by Em C D And if I told the truth, that's not quite true G C G CHORUS: Some days are diamonds, some days are stones Bm C D Sometimes the hard times won't leave me alone G C G Em Sometimes the cold wind blows a chill in my bones G D(tacet) G | Gsus4 | Some days are diamonds, some days are stones G D Em Now the face that I see in the mirror C G More and more is a stranger to me C G More and more I can see there's a danger Em C D In becoming what I never thought I'd be CHORUS (then play an 'E' chord after end of chorus and change keys to 'A':) A D A 3RD CHORUS: Some days are diamonds, some days are stones C#m D E Sometimes the hard times won't leave me alone A D A F#m Sometimes the cold wind blows a chill in my bones A E(tacet) A | Asus4 | A | Some days are diamonds, some days are stones {There you have it--Any questions, comments, etc., feel free to email me at mschweis@u.washington.edu}