I Dug Up a Diamond

[Verse 1: Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler] I dug up a diamond Rare and fine I dug up a diamond In a deep, dark mine If I only I could cling to My beautiful find I dug up a diamond In a deep, dark mine [Verse 2: Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler] My gem is special Beyond all worth Strong as any metal Or stone in the earth Sharp as any razor Or blade you can buy Bright as any laser Or any star in the sky [Chorus: Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris] Maybe once in a lifetime You'll hold one in your hand Once in a lifetime In this land Where the journey ends In a worthless claim Time and again In the mining game [Verse 3: Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler] I dug up a diamond Rare and fine I dug up, a diamond In a deep dark mine Down in the darkness In the dirt and the grime I dug up a diamond In a deep, dark mine