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Diamonds On The Inside (Live version)
Ben Harper
CAPO 1
[Verse 1]
GI knew a girl     AmHer name was truth
BmShe was, a hoAm___rrible Gliar
 GShe couldn't spend, Amone day alone
But she Bmcouldn't, be__Am_ satisfieGd
GWhen you have, Ameverything
You have eBmvery__thiAmng to lGose
 GShe made herself,  Ama bed of nails
And she's plBmanning, o__n puAmtting it to usGe
[Chorus]
But she wore diaFmonds on Cthe inGside
She wore diFamonds oCn the iGnside
She has diFamonds oCn the iGnside
FDiaCmonGds
[Verse 2]
A Gcandle throws its light into the Amdarkness
In a nBmasty world, so shAmines, a gooGd deed
 GMake sure the fortune,  Amthat you seek
Is the fBmortu__ne tAmhat, you Gneed
 GTell me why,  the Amfirst to ask
Is the Bmlast, one to gAmive every tGime
 GWhat you 're saying, and Amdo not mean
FolBmlow__s you, Amclose behGind
[Chorus]
But she has diFamonds oCn the iGnside
She wore diFamonds oCn the iGnside
She has diFamonds oCn the iGnside  ohh
FDiaCmonGds   FDiaCmonGds    (on the inside)
[Solo]
 D   C-   Em  
 C   D-  Em  
 C   D-  Em  
   C- D  
[Verse 3]
Like the Gsoldier long standing, under fAmire
Any cBmhange,  Amcomes as a reliGef
Let the Ggivers name remain unsAmpo__ken
ShBme is just a generAmous thiGef
[Chorus]
She wore diFamonds oCn the iGnside
She has diaFmonds on Cthe inGside
You have diFamonds oCn the iGnside  ohh
Oh FdiaCmondGs     (x3)
She wore dFiamonds Con the iGnside
You have diFamCondGs, dFiamConGds

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The story behind the song

"Diamonds On The Inside" speaks to the inherent worth within each person, suggesting that true fortune lies not in material wealth but in the genuine spirit and good deeds one carries. It champions the idea that even in a difficult world, a single act of kindness can shine brightly, much like a candle in the darkness. This sentiment, echoed in a line inspired by Shakespeare, underscores the song's message of inner beauty and authenticity. Released in 2003 on Ben Harper's album of the same name, it's a song that celebrates the quiet power of integrity and truth.

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Diamonds On The Inside

by Ben Harper

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

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Diamonds On The Inside (Live version)

Ben Harper

CAPO 1

[Verse 1]

G Am

I knew a girl Her name was truth

Bm Am G

She was, a ho___rrible liar

G Am

She couldn't spend, one day alone

Bm Am G

But she couldn't, be___ satisfied

G Am

When you have, everything

Bm Am G

You have every__thing to lose

G Am

She made herself, a bed of nails

Bm Am G

And she's planning, o__n putting it to use

[Chorus]

F C G

But she wore diamonds on the inside

F C G

She wore diamonds on the inside

F C G

She has diamonds on the inside

F C G

Diamonds

[Verse 2]

G Am

A candle throws its light into the darkness

Bm Am G

In a nasty world, so shines, a good deed

G Am

Make sure the fortune, that you seek

Bm Am G

Is the fortu__ne that, you need

G Am

Tell me why, the first to ask

Bm Am G

Is the last, one to give every time

G Am

What you 're saying, and do not mean

Bm Am G

Follow__s you, close behind

[Chorus]

F C G

But she has diamonds on the inside

F C G

She wore diamonds on the inside

F C G

She has diamonds on the inside ohh

F C G F C G

Diamonds Diamonds (on the inside)

[Solo]

D C Em

C D Em

C D

[Verse 3]

G Am

Like the soldier long standing, under fire

Bm Am G

Any change, comes as a relief

G Am

Let the givers name remain unspo__ken

Bm Am G

She is just a generous thief

[Chorus]

F C G

She wore diamonds on the inside

F C G

She has diamonds on the inside

F C G

You have diamonds on the inside ohh

F C G

Oh diamonds (x3)

F C G

She wore diamonds on the inside

F C G F C G

You have diamonds, diamonds

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