This week, Jim offers us a range of precious stones as prompts for Song Lyric Sunday: diamond, emerald, sapphire and so on.
Unsurprisingly, my first thought was Leonard Cohen’s ‘Diamonds In The Mine’, but I’ve already used that a few years ago for a different prompt. This, however, is a more than acceptable substitute – a wistful Eric Clapton, perfect for a Sunday morning.
The moment’s come and gone
Every memory leaves a trace
All that I’ve come to know
In the lines upon my face
Every storm that I have turned
Each forgiveness I have earned
Every shame that’s taught me grace
From you I have learned
No love is lost
No love is lost
That everything is shown to me
I let it wash over me
Like diamonds made of rain
You can find joy inside the pain
Everything that I’ve endured
For the wisdom of a pearl
I wouldn’t change a thing
You can make diamonds from the rain
Every mile of this road
Every chord that’s struck my soul
You are the melody
That will soothe me ’til I’m old
If the promises are kept
I’ll waive all of my regrets
I can say I’ve overcome
With you, my heart is open
No love was lost
No love was lost
That everything is shown to me
I let it wash over me
Like diamonds made of rain
You can find joy inside the pain
Everything that I’ve endured
For the wisdom of a pearl
I wouldn’t change a thing
You can make diamonds from the rain
Written by Nikka Costa, Justin Mitchell Stanley, Doyle Bramhall II
the only deadhead in the hameau 
Nice! 🙂
Don’t remember this one but I like it. The man can make you feel a song. Excellent share! 👍
I agree, this is perfect for a Sunday morning.
Nice mellow song. I like the idea of making diamonds from the rain. I see Doyal Bramhall II was the co-writer of it. He’s a fine songwriter and guitarist.
What a nice soft song from Eric himself. I love Clapton, so this a treat!