Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mark Knopfler
Electric Guitar
Emmylou Harris
Performer
Chad Cromwell
Drums
Glenn Worf
Upright Bass
Jim Cox
Piano
Guy Fletcher
Piano
Richard Bennett
Acoustic Guitar
Glen Duncan
Mandolin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Knopfler
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mark Knopfler
Producer
Guy Fletcher
Engineer
Chuck Ainlay
Recording Engineer
John Saylor
Assistant Engineer
Mark Ralston
Assistant Recording Engineer
Rupert Coulson
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I dug up a diamond, rare and fine
I dug up a diamond in a deep, dark mine
If only I could cling to my beautiful find
I dug up a diamond in a deep, dark mine
[Verse 2]
My gem is special, beyond all worth
As 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
[Verse 3]
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 4]
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
Written by: Mark Knopfler