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2
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Beginner πΆ
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β« Intro:
Em
β« Verse 1:
Em C
Sparkling diamonds
D G B7
From out of a stash
C
They told me I could take 'em
D G B7
And turn 'em into cash
Em C
I took 'em to the corner
D G B7
To the dolly shop man
C
He said, son, I should inform you
D G B7
Just so you understand
β« Verse 2:
Em C
I'm not an operator
D G B7
I'm not here to take you in
C
I'm not here to tell your fortune
D G B7
Or listen to your sins
Em C
I got nothing to sell you
D G B7
I would never rob or steal
C
But I'll be sure to tell you
D G
If your diamonds ain't for real
β« Chorus:
C G
That's why you can trust me
C G
You know you can
You're getting it straight
F
At the regular rate
C G
From the dolly shop man
β« Instrumental:
Em
β« Verse 3:
Em C
It's always open season
D G B7
Somebody looking for a slice
C
There ain't no rhyme or reason
D G B7
To the tumbling dice
Em C
I got nothing to sell you
D G B7
I would never rob or steal
C
But I'll be sure to tell you
D G B7
If your diamonds ain't for real
β« Instrumental:
Em C D G B7
C D G B7
Em C D G B7
C D G
Em B7
β« Verse 4:
Em C
A parcel of preachers
D G B7
Talking heaven and hell
C
They never quit the speeches
D G B7
They're always doing well
Em C
I got nothing to sell you
D G B7
If you don't wanna be
C
But I'll be sure to tell you
D G
If your diamonds ain't for real
β« Chorus:
C G
That's why you can trust me
C G
You know you can
You're getting it straight
F
At the regular rate
C G
From the dolly shop man
C G
That's why you can trust me
C G
You know you can
You're getting it straight
F
At the regular rate
C G
From the dolly shop man
β« Outro:
Em
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Published: August 12, 2024
Last Updated: February 10, 2026