Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend

by Jule Styne

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Lyrics

The French are (Ab)glad to die for love.

They de light in (Ab)fight ing

du els.

But (Ebdim7)I pre fer a (Em)man who lives and (Cdim7)gives ex pen sive (G)jew els.

A kiss on the hand may be quite con tin en tal but dia monds are a girl’s best (D)friend.

A (Am)kiss may be grand but it won’t pay the ren tal on your (A7)hum ble flat or (Am7)help you at the (D)au to mat.

(G7)Men grow cold as (C)girls grow old and we (Em7)all lose our charms in the (D)end.

But (G)square cut or (G)pear shape these (G)rocks don’t lose (E7)their shape.

(Am7)Dia monds are a (D7)girl’s best (E7)friend.

(Am7)Dia monds are a (D11)girl’s (D7)best (G)friend.

Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend by Jule Styne — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend” by Jule Styne 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 G at 110 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 16 chords: A7, Ab, Am, Am7, C, Cdim7, D, D7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jule Styne songs work for kids?
Try "Three Coins In The Fountain", "Everything's Coming Up Roses (from Gypsy)", "Just In Time". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.