Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend

by Marilyn Monroe

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(C7)The (F)French are (Gb)glad to (F)die for love, (C7)they de (F)light in (Gb)fight ing (F)du els.

(F)But (Gdim7)I pre fer a (F)man who lives, (F)and (Bb)gives ex (Gm7)pen (C7)sive (F)jew els.

(C7)A (F)kiss on the hand may be quite Con ti (Bb)nen (F)tal, (C7)but (F)dia monds are a (F)girl’s (Abdim7)best (C9)friend.

(D7)A (Gm)kiss may be grand, but it won’t pay the rent al (D7)on your (G)hum (Am7)ble (Bbdim7)flat (G7)or (C9)help you (Gm7)at the (C9)Au to (C13)mat.

(Cm)Men (Fdim7)grow (Cm)cold (F7)as (Bb)girls (A)grow (Bb)old (Bbm)and we (F)all (A7)lose our (Dm)charms (G7)in the (C7)end.

(C7)But (F)square cut or pear shape, these (Cm6)rocks don’t lose (Am7)their (D7)shape, (Gm7)dia monds are a girl’s (C)best (F)friend.

A (F)well con (Gb)duct ed (F)ren dez vous (C7)makes a (F)maid en’s (Gb)heart beat (F)quick er.

(F)But (Gdim7)when the ren dez (F)vous is through, (F)these (Bb)stones still (Gm7)keep (C7)their (F)flick er.

(C7)There (F)may come a time when a lass needs a (Bb)law (F)yer, (C7)but (F)dia monds are a (F)girl’s (Abdim7)best (C9)friend.

(D7)There (Gm)may come a time when a hard boiled em ploy er (D7)thinks you’re (G)aw (Am7)ful (Bbdim7)nice, (G7)but (C9)get that (Gm7)“ice” or (C9)else no (C13)dice.

(Cm)He’s (Fdim7)your (Cm)guy (F7)when (Bb)stocks (A)are (Bb)high, (Bbm)but be (F)ware (A7)when they (Dm)start (G7)to de (C7)scend.

(C7)It’s (F)then that those lous es go (Cm6)back to their (Am7)spous (D7)es, (Gm7)dia monds are a girl’s (C)best (F)friend.

A (F)friend.

Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend by Marilyn Monroe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend” by Marilyn Monroe in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" use?
Just 26 chords: A, A7, Abdim7, Adim7, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbdim7, +18 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Marilyn Monroe songs work for kids?
Try "I Wanna Be Loved By You". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.