Second Hand White Baby Grand (Reprise) is an original song first featured in Previews, the fourteenth episode of the first season of Smash. Being an original song, it was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. It is currently an unreleased song; however, it is a reprise of an already released number.
In the context of Bombshell, the number depicts Marilyn in bed. She calls up a man to keep her company, but he denies her. At the end of the number, it is implied that she dies. It was written by Tom Levitt and Julia Houston and was first performed at the Boston previews with Rebecca Duvall as Marilyn Monroe.
Lyrics[]
Rebecca's Version[]
Marilyn:
Something second hand and broken
Still can make a pretty sound
(Spoken:)
Come on, come over
I just need a little company
We don’t have to do anything, just talk
I like to talk
People don’t talk enough or they just don’t listen
Sure I understand
Just hold a good thought for me
I still have something beautiful to give
Karen's Version[]
Marilyn:
(Spoken:)
Just thought a little company would be nice
We don't have to do anything, just ... just talk
I like to talk
You know, people don't talk enough
Or they talk too much and they just ... they don't listen
I'm lying here naked, waiting for you
Come over
Come on, I'm more beautiful than ever
Sure ... I understand ... Just remember you're a great guy
Oh, the words can stay unspoken
'Til everyone has found
That second hand white baby grand
Still had something beautiful to give
Still had something beautiful
To give
Later Reprisals[]
- Karen Cartwright as Marilyn Monroe (Bombshell)