(Emmylouy HarrisPaul Kennerley)

As each long day rolls by and falls behind me

In the lonely night there's a peacefulness I've found

Tho' I'm weary even then

When I rise to start again



Ther'll be a diamond, a diamond in my crown

I have wasted all that life has laid before me

I have watched as all the green fields turn to brown

But I shall not disavow

All these ties that bind me now



Ther'll be a diamond, a diamond in my crown

Shinning down some day I know

Brighter than all their streets of gold

When the burdens that I carry I will lay down

And the sorrows I have known

I'll see them all be overthrown



Ther'll be a diamond, a diamond in my crown

Through the passing of the years I will grow stronger

Just as sure as this old world keeps spinning 'round

Then the closer I will be

To my sweetest victory



Ther'll be a diamond, a diamond in my crown