Can't get songs to play in iTunes. The diamond on the bar doesn't even move

I click play or double click a song, and the play button dissappears and offers the pause button as if the song is going to play, but then it doesn't. The diamond thing on the status bar doesnt even move. I checked faqs but I dont have this itunes on any other computers, I can't seem to figure this one out.

Hi there Zeke19!
I have two articles for you that will provide you with some troubleshooting help for this issue:
iTunes and QuickTime for Windows: Audio does not play or plays incorrectly
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1362
iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
-Braden

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