Diamonds In The Rough Song Lyrics and Chords by The Blue Ridge Mountain Boys
Diamonds In The Rough
Recorded by The Blue Ridge Mountain Boys
Written by A.P. Carter
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While walking out one evening
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knowing where to
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go
Just to pass the time away
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fore we held our
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show
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hear the Backwood Mission Band
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Singing with all their
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might
I gave my heart to Jesus
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show that
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night
The day will soon be over
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diggings will be
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done
And no more gems be gathered
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let us all press
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on
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Jesus comes to claim us
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says it is
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enough
The diamonds will be shining
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in the
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While reading in the Bible
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wondrous sights I
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see
I read of Peter James and John
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Sea of Gali
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lee
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Jesus when He found them
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found them very
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kind
And they were precious diamonds
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in the
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rough
FAQ
Who sang the the song Diamonds In The Rough?
- The song Diamonds In The Rough was sang by The Blue Ridge Mountain Boys.
Who is The Blue Ridge Mountain Boys?
- Herschel Sizemore is an American mandolinist in the bluegrass tradition.