As heard on the live album "Healing the Divide" Shook the hands with the president, and then the pope in Rome; I've been to parties where I've had to be flown; They told me everything was sacred, nothing is profane; Money's something that you throw off of the back of a train. Always keep a diamond in your mind Always keep a diamond in your mind Wherever you may wander Wherever you may roam Always keep a diamond in your mind Steamer of gravy with the little fried pearls Floating like a necklace on a beautiful girl And Chalmers said thanks for the food and land And somethin' about God that I just don't understand Always keep a diamond in your mind Always keep a diamond in your mind Wherever you may wander Wherever you may roam Always keep a diamond in your mind Bridge: She's got the milk of human kindness and the fat of the land Skin like a baby, but she drives like a man She lives in Natchez, and she operates a crane She's like a wrecking ball that's no longer connected to the chain Zerelda Samuels said she ain't never prayed Since her right arm was blown off in a Pinkerton raid They lashed her to a windmill with 3-fingered Dave Now she's a hundred and two and drinkin' juleps in the shade Always keep a diamond in your mind Always keep a diamond in your mind Wherever you may wander Wherever you may roam Always keep a diamond in your mind Final Chorus: Always keep a diamond in your mind Always keep a diamond in your mind Wherever you may wander Wherever you may roam Always keep a diamond in your mind Always keep a diamond in your mind (Finish on ) Enjoy!
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