Acres Of Diamonds

Story Behind The Song

Title based on popular lectures given many years ago int he 19th century by Russell H. Conwell, who went on to help found Temple University.

Song Description

Song about the futility and cost of searching for fame and fortune when we get what we need and the universe provides.

Song Length 5:00 Genre Country - Bluegrass, Country - Religious
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Peaceful, Serene Subject Money, Heaven
Similar Artists Ricky Skaggs, Kris Kristofferson Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Acres of Diamonds

There are acres of diamonds
And oceans of gold
Rivers of honey,
And riches untold
There's no need to go hungry
Or scrabble for more
There are acres of diamonds
Right outside your door

This world full of sorrow
Pays a low wage of sin
Men beg, steal and borrow
And cheat their own kin
Some search the world over
For fortune and fame
Without understanding
That we all lose that game

Chorus

The good Lord He gives us
Everything that we need
The fruits in the orchard
And the air that we breathe
The fish in the ocean
And the plant in the seed
There's no need for envy
There's no need for greed

Chorus

What good is your money
When it comes time to die
And fly up to that mansion
On the clouds in the sky?
There's a life beyond living
In a land beyond time
No taking, just giving
No more yours and mine

Chorus

Lyrics Doug Harvey Music Doug Harvey
Producer Doug Harvey Publisher Bird Ash Music
Performance Doug Harvey Label Bird Ash Music
This track is on 4 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Doug Harvey Singer Songwriter 4/24/2013
Doug Harvey Country 4/24/2013
Doug Harvey Folk 4/22/2013
Doug Harvey My Top Songs 4/22/2013

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