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'With a fistful of diamonds
I will line my grave'
That's what he said now
'On my own private island
In the middle of the waves
Is where I make my sandy bed
Kings and queens come to see
Another darker side of greed
They ain't never even met
Crooks and thieves
Shoot the breeze
While the viewing line, it fades
So they can make their dirty theft

With a fistful of diamonds I will line my grave
In a fistful of diamonds, I will find my fate

I was born, silver spoon
And knuckles clean
I never lift a single finger for no one
Be forewarned and don't be fooled
All of the possessions that you keep
I'll leave you standing there with none
Dignity is new to me
I spit down on charity's feet,
The sick, the hungry, and the cold
I will gamble all I can handle,
And when i'm finished with your life,
I will hand away your soul

With a fistful of diamonds, I will line my grave
In a fistful of diamonds, I will find my fate

March the dunes by the evil moon,
Fall down onto your knees and pray
Beneath the palmtree's hanging shade
Buy a fistful of diamonds
With the last lone penny in your hand
And spread them out about my grave
Bury them faster, everlasting
Far beneath my epitaph
So i can keep them within my gaze
Give to me just what i seek
Before I snatch you by your feet
And pull you down into my grave

With a fistful of diamonds, I will line my grave
In a fistful of diamonds, i will find my fate

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from Carolina Trees (Full Album​)​-​2012, released December 5, 2012
Words & Music By Josh Taylor-Acoustic Guitar and Lead Vocals
Larry Cook-Bass
Andy Zehnal-Drums
Jon D'Angelo-Lead Guitar
Dominic Fallacaro-Organ
Produced by Will Hensley
Mastered by Alex Saltz

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Josh Ward Taylor New York, New York

Taylor is one of many contemporary singer-songwriters who plants one foot firmly in the roots of artists such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young while at the same time pushing forward with his own unique voice. And Taylor’s particular voice so imbued with a sense of honesty and earnestness that it is almost impossible not to welcome each of his songs with open arms.-American Songwriter ... more

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