Diamonds Shine When the Man Leaves

[Spoken Intro – playful, glamorous] Well hello there, darling… You know, men will promise you the moon… Bartenders will promise you another round… But an old Hollywood legend once said something that stuck with me all my life… “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” And after a few romances… and a few cocktails… I must say — she was absolutely right. (big brass flourish) ⸻ [Verse 1] Mama said, girl listen well Love’s a story men can sell Velvet words and charming eyes Smooth as bourbon, sweet as lies He’ll promise stars above the town Spin you slowly round and round But when the midnight music ends You’ll know which sparkle truly wins ⸻ [Pre-Chorus] Three things glitter in the night Three things sparkle in the light Love and liquor make you dream But diamonds rule the scene ⸻ [Chorus – big band sparkle] Men may whisper, men may weave Let ’em leave Liquor laughs up its sleeve Let it pour But when love decides to tease What do we believe 💎 Diamonds shine when the man leaves ⸻ [Verse 2] Tall dark stranger buys the bar Says you’re brighter than a star Promises in midnight air Fade like smoke to anywhere Bartender just smiles and sighs He’s seen through a thousand lies I just laugh and raise my glass Some things always outlast ⸻ [Bridge – playful spoken section] Now honey… Men come with promises. Liquor comes with headaches. But diamonds? Diamonds come with excellent resale value. (big band hit, sax riff) ⸻ [Final Chorus – full orchestra] Men may promise, hearts may grieve Let ’em leave Let the whiskey roll and weave One more pour But when the night brings memories What do we believe 💎 Diamonds shine when the man leaves (big brass ending flourish)