Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 40 minutes ago
‘One Deep River (Deluxe)'
Sparkling diamonds
From out of a stash
They told me I could take ‘em
And turn ‘em into cash
I took ‘em to the corner
To the dolly shop man
He said, son, I should inform you
Just so you understand
I’m not an operator
I’m not here to take you in
I’m not here to tell your fortune
Or listen to your sins
I got nothing to sell you
I would never rob or steal
But I’ll be sure to tell you
If your diamonds ain’t for real
That’s why you can trust me
You know you can
You’re getting it straight
At the regular rate
From the dolly shop man
It’s always open season
Somebody looking for a slice
There ain’t no rhyme or reason
To the tumbling dice
I got nothing to sell you
I would never rob or steal
But I’ll be sure to tell you
If your diamonds ain’t for real
A parcel of preachers
Talking heaven and hell
They never quit the speeches
They’re always doing well
I got nothing to sell you
If you don’t want to deal
But I’ll be sure to tell you
If your diamonds ain’t for real
That’s why you can trust me
You know you can
You’re getting it straight
At the regular rate
From the dolly shop man
That’s why you can trust me
You know you can
You’ll be getting it straight
At the regular rate
From the dolly shop man
Album Credits
Written by Mark Knopfler
Published by Will D. Side/Universal Music Publishing Ltd
Produced by Mark Knopfler and Guy Fletcher
Engineered by Guy Fletcher at British Grove Studios, London
Assisted by Luie Stylianou, Rowan McIntosh, Tom Coath, Eve Morris and Edie Delafield
Guitar Tech, Glenn Saggers
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine
Guitars, Vocals - Mark Knopfler
Guitars - Richard Bennett
Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, Additional Guitars - Greg Leisz
Synths, Keyboards - Guy Fletcher
Piano, Keyboards - Jim Cox
Electric and Upright Bass - Glenn Worf
Drums - Ian ‘Ianto' Thomas
Percussion - Danny Cummings
Fiddle - John McCusker
Wood Flute - Mike McGoldrick
Backing Vocals - Emma Topolski, Tamsin Topolski
Listen to Mark’s latest album ‘One Deep River’ markknopfler.lnk.to/odr
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‘One Deep River (Deluxe)'
Sparkling diamonds
From out of a stash
They told me I could take ‘em
And turn ‘em into cash
I took ‘em to the corner
To the dolly shop man
He said, son, I should inform you
Just so you understand
I’m not an operator
I’m not here to take you in
I’m not here to tell your fortune
Or listen to your sins
I got nothing to sell you
I would never rob or steal
But I’ll be sure to tell you
If your diamonds ain’t for real
That’s why you can trust me
You know you can
You’re getting it straight
At the regular rate
From the dolly shop man
It’s always open season
Somebody looking for a slice
There ain’t no rhyme or reason
To the tumbling dice
I got nothing to sell you
I would never rob or steal
But I’ll be sure to tell you
If your diamonds ain’t for real
A parcel of preachers
Talking heaven and hell
They never quit the speeches
They’re always doing well
I got nothing to sell you
If you don’t want to deal
But I’ll be sure to tell you
If your diamonds ain’t for real
That’s why you can trust me
You know you can
You’re getting it straight
At the regular rate
From the dolly shop man
That’s why you can trust me
You know you can
You’ll be getting it straight
At the regular rate
From the dolly shop man
Album Credits
Written by Mark Knopfler
Published by Will D. Side/Universal Music Publishing Ltd
Produced by Mark Knopfler and Guy Fletcher
Engineered by Guy Fletcher at British Grove Studios, London
Assisted by Luie Stylianou, Rowan McIntosh, Tom Coath, Eve Morris and Edie Delafield
Guitar Tech, Glenn Saggers
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine
Guitars, Vocals - Mark Knopfler
Guitars - Richard Bennett
Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, Additional Guitars - Greg Leisz
Synths, Keyboards - Guy Fletcher
Piano, Keyboards - Jim Cox
Electric and Upright Bass - Glenn Worf
Drums - Ian ‘Ianto' Thomas
Percussion - Danny Cummings
Fiddle - John McCusker
Wood Flute - Mike McGoldrick
Backing Vocals - Emma Topolski, Tamsin Topolski
Listen to Mark’s latest album ‘One Deep River’ markknopfler.lnk.to/odr
Remember to subscribe to stay up to date with all new releases on Mark Knopfler's channel here:
bit.ly/33xNtJh
Follow Mark's official social media channels:
facebook.com/MarkKnopfler
twitter.com/MarkKnopfler
instagram.com/MarkKnopfler
tiktok.com/@officialmarkknopfler
