I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be a Diamond Someday)
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| "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be a Diamond Someday)" | ||||
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| Single by John Anderson | ||||
| from the album John Anderson 2 | ||||
| B-side | "Havin' Hard Times"[1] | |||
| Released | March 28, 1981 | |||
| Format | 7" single | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Writer(s) | Billy Joe Shaver | |||
| Producer(s) | Norro Wilson | |||
| John Anderson singles chronology | ||||
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"I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be a Diamond Someday)" is a song written and originally recorded by Billy Joe Shaver. American country music artist John Anderson released the song in March 1981 as the first single from his album John Anderson 2. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1]
The song is briefly sung by the titular character in one scene of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.
Chart performance
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 4 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |
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