Walker Lyrics - Rough-Cut Diamond
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ROUGH-CUT DIAMOND
Copyright Michael E. Walker 1998
Revised 02/2000

Intro (rough-cut, ah-ha)

Verse 1

I can see that you’re a
rough-cut diamond.
Some refinin’
is called for.
Just underneath I see you’re
really shinin’,
a priceless findin’
worth much more.

Chorus 1

Did I mention,
with a little attention
what you hide
can come shining through.
No apprehension
…your celebration
your better side
will come shinin’ through.

(rough-cut ah-ha)

Verse 2

Don’t you see you’re like an
unkept garden.
It’s true my darlin’
but I see sweet fruit.
So if you want let’s
begin by startin’
to weed that garden;
kill what’s chokin’ you.

Chorus 2

With no distraction,
just pure refraction
your pedigree is
vibrant clarity.
In your reflection
I see true perfection.
Your so much more
than you thought you’d be.

Bridge

Every gem has its flaws.
Lack of brilliancy or cause.
Don’t hesitate or pause.
A few more cuts and they all will see.

Verse 3

There was a time when a
rough-cut diamond,
shined to blindin’
was my fantasy.
Now you’ll see there’s no need
for hidin’
now brightly shinin’
my reality.

Outro

You’re my rough-cut diamond.
Shined to blindin’.
Rough-cut diamond.
I see you shinin’. (I see you shinin’)
You’re my rough-cut diamond.

(rough-cut ah-ha)

Shined to blindin’.
In your reflection
I see true perfection.
You’re my rough-cut diamond.
Shined to blindin’.
Rough-cut diamond.
I see you shining.