Mona Lisa

· by Nat King Cole

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(C7)Mo na (F)Li sa, Mo na Li sa men have named you:

You’re so (F#dim)like the la dy with the mys tic (Gm7)smile.

Is it (Gm)on ly ’cause you’re lone ly they have (C7)blamed you

for that Mo na Li sa strange ness in your (F)smile?

Do you smile to tempt a lov er, Mo na Li sa,

or is (F7)this your way to hide a bro ken (Bb)heart?

(Gm)Man y (Bbm)dreams have been brought to your (F)door step.

(F#dim)They just (Gm)lie there,

(C)and they (F)die there.

(F7)Are you (Bb)warm, are you (Bdim)real, Mo na (F)Li sa, or just a (C7)cold and lone ly, love ly work of (F)art?

Mo na

(C7)Mo na (F)Li sa, Mo na Li sa men have named you:

You’re so (F#dim)like the la dy with the mys tic (Gm7)smile.

Is it (Gm)on ly ’cause you’re lone ly they have (C7)blamed you

for that Mo na Li sa strange ness in your (F)smile?

Do you smile to tempt a lov er, Mo na Li sa,

or is (F7)this your way to hide a bro ken (Bb)heart?

(Gm)Man y (Bbm)dreams have been brought to your (F)door step.

(F#dim)They just (Gm)lie there,

(C)and they (F)die there.

(F7)Are you (Bb)warm, are you (Bdim)real, Mo na (F)Li sa, or just a (C7)cold and lone ly, love ly work of (F)art?

Mo na (F)art?

Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mona Lisa” by Nat King Cole 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 88 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 "Mona Lisa" 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 "Mona Lisa"?: 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 Nat King Cole songs work for kids?: Try "WALKIN' MY BABY BACK HOME", "YOU CALL IT MADNESS", "L-O-V-E". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.