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Old Chunk Of Coal

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[Verse]
GI'm just an old chunk of coal 
But I'm goB7nna be a diamond some dG7ay
I'm goCnna grow and glow till I'm so bGlue pure perfect
I'm gonna pAut a smile on everybody's fDace
[Chorus]
But IG'm gonna kneel and pray every day 
Lest I shB7ould become vain along the wG7ay
I'm jCust an old chunk of cGoal now LEmord 
But I'm gonna be a diaGmond some dDay
[Verse]
I'm goGnna learn the right way to talk 
I'm gonna seB7arch and find a better way to tG7alk
I'm goCnna spit and polish my old rough edGged self 
Till AI get rid of every single fDlaw 
[Chorus]
I'm goGnna be the world's best friend 
I'm gonna B7go round shaking everybody's hG7and
I'm goCnna be the cotton pickin' rGage of the Emage 
Yes I'm gonna be a diGamond some dDay
[Outro]
Now IC'm just an old chGunk of coal now LEmord 
But IG'm gonna be a diaDmond some dGay

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Old Chunk Of Coal

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse]

I'm just an old chunk of coal

B7 G7

But I'm gonna be a diamond some day

C G

I'm gonna grow and glow till I'm so blue pure perfect

A D

I'm gonna put a smile on everybody's face

[Chorus]

But I'm gonna kneel and pray every day

B7 G7

Lest I should become vain along the way

C G Em

I'm just an old chunk of coal now Lord

G D

But I'm gonna be a diamond some day

[Verse]

I'm gonna learn the right way to talk

B7 G7

I'm gonna search and find a better way to talk

C G

I'm gonna spit and polish my old rough edged self

A D

Till I get rid of every single flaw

[Chorus]

I'm gonna be the world's best friend

B7 G7

I'm gonna go round shaking everybody's hand

C G Em

I'm gonna be the cotton pickin' rage of the age

G D

Yes I'm gonna be a diamond some day

[Outro]

C G Em

Now I'm just an old chunk of coal now Lord

G D G

But I'm gonna be a diamond some day

About Old Chunk Of Coal Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Old Chunk Of Coal by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Chunk Of Coal chords”, “Old Chunk Of Coal guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Old Chunk Of Coal chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Old Chunk Of Coal chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Chunk Of Coal lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, B7, G7, C, A, D.

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What key is "Old Chunk Of Coal" in?

The chords for "Old Chunk Of Coal" show the original chord names (including G, B7, G7, C, A, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.