A Diamond and a Tether Artist:Death Cab For Cutie Listen to the song for the timing it has a few odd pauses or extra beats for some of the chords. Hope you enjoy! e-3--0--0--0--2--2--0 b-3--1--1--0--3--0--2 g-0--0--2--0--2--2--0 d-0--2--2--2--0--1--2 a-2--3--0--2--x--2--0 E-3--x--x--x--x--x--x Pity take pity on me Because I’m not half the man that I should be I’m always turning to run From the people I should not be afraid of And darling you should know That I have fantasies about being alone It’s like love is a lesson That I can’t learn So I make the same mistakes at each familiar turn Chorus: I know you can’t hold out forever Waiting on a diamond and a tether From a boy who won’t swim Who won’t dip his toe in Just to keep you here with him I’ve got this habit I abhor When we go out I’m always watching the door As if there’s someone I’m going to see Who could out-do the things that you do to me I know you can’t hold out forever Waiting on a diamond and a tether From a boy who won’t fly Who won’t take to the skies If he thinks you’re about to say goodbye ( Instrumental break ) Pity take pity on me cause I’m not half the man that I should be And I don’t blame you you’ve had enough With all these empty promises and countless bluffs I know you can’t hold out forever Waiting on a diamond and a tether From a boy who won’t jump When he’s falls in love He just stands with his toes on the edge And he waits for it to disappear again