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Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone) original guitar chords by
John Denver
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Key: G major
Intro 1
G
G

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Gsus4
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G
G

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Gsus4
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Verse 1
G
G

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D
D

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When you asked how I've been
Em
Em

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here without you
D
D

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C
C

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G
G

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I like to say "I've been fine" and I do
C
C

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But we both know
G
G

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the truth is hard to come by
D/F#
D/F#

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Em
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A7
A7

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D7
D7

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And if I told the truth, that's not quite true
Chorus 1
G
G

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Some days are diamonds,
C
C

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G
G

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some days are stone
Em
Em

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Sometimes the hard times
A7
A7

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D7
D7

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won't leave me alone
G
G

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Sometimes the cold winds
C
C

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G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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blows a chill in my bones
Em
Em

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C
C

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G
G

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Some days are diamonds,
D7
D7

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G
G

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some days are stone
G/B
G/B

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C
C

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D7
D7

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Interlude 1
G
G

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Verse 2
G
G

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D
D

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Em
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Now the face that I see in my mirror
D
D

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C
C

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G
G

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More and more is a stranger to me
C
C

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G
G

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More and more I can see there's a danger
D/F#
D/F#

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Em
Em

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A7
A7

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D
D

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In becoming what I never thought I'd be
Chorus 2
G
G

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Some days are diamonds,
C
C

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G
G

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some days are stone
Em
Em

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Sometimes the hard times
A7
A7

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D7
D7

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won't leave me alone
G
G

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Sometimes the cold winds
C
C

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G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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blows a chill in my bones
Em
Em

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C
C

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G
G

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Some days are diamonds,
D7
D7

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G
G

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some days are stone
Dsus4
Dsus4

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A
A

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Esus4
Esus4

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Chorus 3
A
A

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Some days are diamonds,
D
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A
A

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some days are stone
F#m
F#m
2

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Sometimes the hard times
B7
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E7
E7

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won't leave me alone
A
A

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Sometimes the cold winds
D
D

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A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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blows a chill in my bones
F#m
F#m
2

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D
D

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A
A

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Some days are diamonds,
E7
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A
A

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Esus4
Esus4

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some days are stone
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Chords
  • G

  • Gsus4

  • D

  • Em

  • C

  • D/F#

  • A7

  • D7

  • G/B

  • C#dim

    4
  • Dsus4

  • A

  • Esus4

  • F#m

    2
  • B7

  • E7

  • E/G#

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone) by John Denver is G major.

The primary chords used in Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone) are G, C, D, Em, A, G/B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone) is approximately 104 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone) using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone). This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with John Denver.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone) to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone) by John Denver on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.