But that's not unusual
 It's just that the moon is full
 And you decided to call

 And here I sit, hand on the telephone
 Hearing the voice I'd known
 A couple of light years ago
 Headed straight for a fall

 But we both know what memories can bring
 They bring Diamonds and Rust
 Yes we both know what memories can bring
 They bring Diamonds and Rust

 Now I see you standing with brown leaves all around and snow in your hair
 Now we're smiling out the window of the crummy hotel over Washington Square
 Our breath comes in white clouds, mingles and hangs in the air
 Speaking strictly for me we both could've died then and there

 Now you're telling me you're not nostalgic
 Then give me another word for it
 You were so good with words
 And at keeping things vague

 Cause I need some of that vagueness now
 It's all come back too clearly, yes, I love you dearly
 And if you're offering me diamonds and rust, I've already paid

 But we both know what memories can bring
 They bring Diamonds and Rust
 Yes we both know what memories can bring
 They bring Diamonds and Rust

 Diamonds, Diamonds and Rust
 Diamonds, Diamonds and Rust
 Diamonds, Diamonds and Rust
 Diamonds, Diamonds and Rust