Rough Gem Lyrics

by Islands

Islands Rough Gem Lyrics

As the other version posted here isn't entirely correct:
intro:
F# C# Abm B->C# x2
F# (buildup)
riff:
F# C# B B x2
The world beat you for the something nice
You worked hard, died poor
You mined what you died for
Diamonds di di di di di uh
You can whistle my name
It's the mines, in Africa
That are to blame
You can Scoop out my brain
Shape it into an ear and then tell me your pain
F#, riff
Held death at bay from the first day
Stayed awake, stayed awake
The rabbit was removed under the whole moon
Long bird, short road
F# B Ebm C# x2
F# C# Abm B x a-bunch
F# B Ebm C# x2
Dig deep but don't dig too deep
B Ebm Ebm Ebadd2 (x68866) C#
When it's late you'll see the hole is empty and oh so deadly
They want me raw and smooth like glass
They want it fast but they don't want flaws
I'm a girl's best friend
C# C#7 (maybe not a 7, but it helps add to the tension)
Can you cut, I can cut, 'cause I'm a rough gem
F# C# B B x2
who lives in those lights in the distance?
Watered down, the rain will help you out
I had a dream, it was all a dream
But it was ruined by the sun shining in through me

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