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Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day

Paul Carrack

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day by Paul Carrack

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
I’m Just An Old Chunk Of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day)
(From The 2026 Album The Country Side Of Paul Carrack, Vol. 2)

Capo 1st fret

Intro
A     E     B7  E

Verse 1
EI'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal
But G#7I'm Gonna Be A Diamond Some C#mDay
AI'm Gonna Grow And Glow 'Til I'm SoE Blue Pure Perfect
I'm Gonna F#7Put A Smile On Ev'rybody's B7Face
EI'm Gonna Kneel And Pray Ev'ry Day
Lest G#7I Should Become Vain Along The C#mWay
AI'm Just An Old Chunk Of ECoal Now Lord
But I'm Gonna Be A B7Diamond Some EDay

Instrumental Break
A    E      B7  E

Verse 2
EI'm Gonna Learn The Best Way To Walk
I'm Gonna G#7Search And Find A Better Way To C#mTalk
AI'm Gonna Spit And Polish EMy Old Rough-Edged Self
'Til F#7I Get Rid Of Ev'ry Single B7Flaw
EI'm Gonna Be The World's Best Friend
I'm Gonna G#7Go 'Round Shakin' Ev'rybody's C#mHand
AI'm Gonna Be The Cotton-Pickin'E Rage Of The Age
I'm Gonna Be A B7Diamond Some EDay

Instrumental Break
E      G#7    C#m    A    E
B7  E

Verse 3
ENow I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal
But G#7I'm Gonna Be A Diamond Some C#mDay
AI'm Gonna Grow And Glow 'Til I'm SoE Blue Pure Perfect
I'm Gonna F#7Put A Smile On Ev'rybody's B7Face
EI'm Gonna Kneel And Pray Ev'ry Day
Lest G#7I Should Become Vain Along The C#mWay
AI'm Just An Old Chunk Of ECoal Now Lord
But I'm Gonna Be A B7Diamond Some EDay
Oh, AI'm Just An Old Chunk Of ECoal Now Lord
I'm Gonna Be A B7Diamond Some EDay

Outro
A    E      B7  E
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day?

The chords for Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day are: A, E, B7, G#7, C#m, F#7

What is the original key of Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day on ukulele?

Chord Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day?

Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day uses 6 chords: A, E, B7, G#7, C#m, F#7

What is the easiest way to play Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day released in?

Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Im Just An Old Chunk Of Coal But Im Gonna Be A Diamond Some Day to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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