Ashes and Diamonds

I've seen ashes turning into life I've seen diamonds turn to dust I've seen people turning love into lust I've seen true love on a darkened street And make believe at a preacher's feet But I know where I stand when I'm with you Ashes and diamonds, imprisoned and free Such is the world we're in forever to be But ashes and diamonds, imprisoned or free Wouldn't be hard to face for as long as you're here with me I've been down and out like a beggar's child I've been up where life is sweet And I've tasted all the world that flows between I've seen smiling faces in shanty towns And frowning faces with jewelled crowns But I know where I stand when I'm with you Ashes and diamonds, imprisoned and free Such is the world we're in forever to be But ashes and diamonds, imprisoned or free Wouldn't be hard to face for as long as you're here with me I've seen true love on a darkened street And make believe at a preacher's feet But I know where I stand when I'm with you Ashes and diamonds, imprisoned and free Such is the world we're in forever to be But ashes and diamonds, imprisoned or free Wouldn't be hard to face for as long as you're here with me Wouldn't be hard to face for as long as you're here with me