Diamonds in the Stars Song Lyrics and Chords by Ray Price
Diamonds in the Stars
Recorded by Ray Price
Written by Jesses Shofner
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Years ago I used to think
That someday I could have you here be
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side
me
Waking to the morning sun
So content cause you're the one
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hold
But your dreams were filled
With the fortunes that a rich man had to
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offer
And not a simple country boy
Who didn't know your love was bought o
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r
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And now you've got your neon lights
And all your dreams of city life
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But
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in a crowd you're still alone
And the loneliness you left at home
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surrounds
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you
I'm still the country boy who'll always know the love
And joy of
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where his fortunes are
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Right here with the gold that's in the sun
And the Diamonds in the
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stars
As I walk the country roads
I see your face on every rose and
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flower
Do you ever think of me
When you walk the lonely streets at
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night
What would be the price I'd pay
To hear you say you'd come bac
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k
forever
All I have to offer
Is love and a simple country
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life
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Right here with the gold that's in the sun
And the Diamonds in the
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stars
FAQ
Who sang the the song Diamonds in the Stars?
- The song Diamonds in the Stars was sang by Ray Price.
Who is Ray Price?
- Noble Ray Price (January 12, 1926 - December 16, 2013) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His wide-ranging baritone is regarded as among the best male voices of country music, and his innovations, such as propelling the country beat from 2/4 to 4/4, known as the "Ray Price beat", helped make country music more popular. Some of his well-known recordings include "Release Me", "Crazy Arms", "Heartaches by the Number", "For the Good Times", "Night Life", and "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me". He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996. He continued to record and tour into his 80s.
