Marilyn Monroe (From Blood Brothers)

by Willy Russell

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(Bm)Once I had a hus band.

You (Em7)know the sort of chap.

I (A)met him at a dance and how he (Gm)came on with the (Bm)chat.

He (Bm)said my eyes were deep blue pools, my (Em7)skin as soft as snow.

He (A)told me I was sex i er than (Gm)Ma ri lyn Mon (B)roe.

And we went (Em7)danc ing,

we went (Gm)danc ing.

(Bm)Then, of course, I found that I was (Em7)six weeks o ver due.

We got (A)mar ried at the reg is try an’ (Gm)then we had a (Bm7)‘do’.

We all had (Bm)cur ly sal mon sand wich es, an’ (Em7)how the ale did flow.

The (A)bride, they said, was love li er than (Gm)Ma ri lyn Mon (B)roe.

(And we went (Em7)danc ing,

yes, we went (Gm)danc ing.)

(Bm)Then the ba by came a long.

We (Em7)called him Dar ren Wayne.

Then (A)three months on I found that I was (Gm)in the club a (Bm7)gain.

An’ though (Bm)I still fanc ied danc in’, my (Em7)hus band would n’t go with a (A)wife he said was twice the size of (Gm)Ma ri lyn Mon (B)roe.

No more (Em7)danc ing,

no more (Gm)danc ing.

By the (Bm)time that I was twen ty five I (Em7)looked like for ty two.

With (A)sev en hun gry mouths to feed and (Gm)one more near ly (Bm)due.

Me (Bm)hus band, he walked out on me a (Em7)month or two a go; for a (A)girl they say who looks a bit like (Gm)Ma ri lyn Mon (B)roe.

And they go (Em7)danc ing,

they go (Gm)danc ing.

Yes, they go (Em)danc ing,

they go (Gm)danc ing.

Marilyn Monroe (From Blood Brothers) by Willy Russell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Marilyn Monroe (From Blood Brothers)” by Willy Russell 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 D at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Marilyn Monroe (From Blood Brothers)" 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 "Marilyn Monroe (From Blood Brothers)"?
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.
What other Willy Russell songs work for kids?
Try "Bright New Day (from Blood Brothers)", "I'm Not Saying A Word (from Blood Brothers)", "Kids' Game (from Blood Brothers)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.