Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes

by Paul Simon
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(A wa a wa) O dez en zu en e za nam chinge.

(A wa a wa) Si bo na nen ze ge gy ja.

(A wa a wa) A man tu me za ne, ay a.

She’s a rich girl,

she don’t try to hide it; dia monds on the soles of her shoes

He’s a poor boy,

emp ty as a pock et, emp ty as a pock et with noth ing to lose.

Sing ta (A)na na,

ta (E)na na na.

She got dia monds on the soles of her shoes.

Ta (A)na na,

ta (E)na na na.

She got dia monds on the soles of her shoes.

dia monds on the soles of her shoes.

dia monds on the soles of her shoes.

dia monds on the soles of her shoes.

dia monds on the soles of her shoes.

Peo ple say she’s cra zy, she got (Bb)dia monds on (C)the soles of her shoes.

Well, that’s (C)one way to lose these (F)walk ing blues,

(Bb)dia monds on (C)the soles of her shoes.

She was (F)phys i c’lly for got ten, and then she (Bb)slipped in to (C)my pock et with my car (F)keys.

She said, "You’ve (Bb)tak en me for (C)grant ed be cause I (F)please you, wear ing these (Bb)dia

monds."

And I could say (F)oo.

As if (Bb)ev ’ry bod y knows what I’m (F)talk ing a bout.

As if (Bb)ev ’ry bod y here would (C)know ex act ly what I was (F)talk ing a bout.

Talk in’ ’bout (Bb)dia monds on (C)the soles of her shoes.

She makes the sign of the tea spoon, (Bb)he makes the (C)sign of the wave.

The boy chang (C)es clothes and he on (F)af ter shave

to (Bb)com pen sate (C)for his di nar y

And she said, (F)"Hon ey, take me danc ing, but they (Bb)end ed up (C)by sleep ing in a door (F)way

by the bo (Bb)de gas and the (C)lights on up per (F)Broad way,

monds on (C)the soles of their shoes.

And I could say (F)oo.

And (Bb)ev ’ry bod y knows what I’m

I mean (Bb)ev ’ry bod y here would (C)know ex act ly what I was (F)talk ing a bout.

Talk in’ ’bout (Bb)dia monds on (C)the soles of her shoes.

Peo ple say I’m cra zy, I got (Bb)dia monds on the soles of my shoes.

Well, (Bb)that’s one way (C)to lose these walk ing (F)blues.

(Bb)Dia monds on (C)the soles of my shoes.

(F)Ta na na na na,

(Bb)ta na na na (C)na.

(F)Ta na na na na,

(Bb)ta na na na (C)na.

Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" by Paul Simon: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes”

Can I sing "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" by Paul Simon in?
The backing track is in E at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes"?
"Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" was originally performed by Paul Simon. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" by Paul Simon. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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