I`ve seen ashes turning into life
I`ve seen diamonds turn to dust
I`ve seen people turning love into lust
I`ve seen true love on a darkened street
And make believe at a preacher`s feet
But I know where I stand when I`m with you
Ashes and diamonds, imprisoned and free
Such is the world we`re in forever to be
But ashes and diamonds, imprisoned or free
Wouldn`t be hard to face for as long as you`re here with me
I`ve been down and out like a beggar`s child
I`ve been up where life is sweet
And I`ve tasted all the world that flows between
I`ve seen smiling faces in shanty towns
And frowning faces with jewelled crowns
But I know where I stand when I`m with you
Ashes and diamonds, imprisoned and free
Such is the world we`re in forever to be
But ashes and diamonds, imprisoned or free
Wouldn`t be hard to face for as long as you`re here with me
I`ve seen true love on a darkened street
And make believe at a preacher`s feet
But I know where I stand when I`m with you
Ashes and diamonds, imprisoned and free
Such is the world we`re in forever to be
But ashes and diamonds, imprisoned or free
Wouldn`t be hard to face for as long as you`re here with me
Wouldn`t be hard to face for as long as you`re here with me