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Mr. & Mrs. Smith is an original song first featured in Enter Mr. DiMaggio, the third episode of Season One. It was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

Background[]

The song was first performed by Ivy Lynn and Michael Swift in a demo recording session for the Marilyn workshop.

It is reprised during various other points in the series, including versions featuring Rebecca Duvall and Karen Cartwright, although these were not released.

It appears on the Bombshell cast album and The Complete Season One album.

Context in Bombshell[]

In the context of Bombshell, the number occurs when Joe & Marilyn arrive back in America from their honeymoon. Joe does his best to domesticate her with the promise of a simpler life.

It was written by Tom Levitt and Julia Houston and was first performed at the Marilyn workshop with Ivy Lynn as Marilyn Monroe and Michael Swift as Joe DiMaggio.

A reprise of the song is also featured in Bombshell, sung by Joe DiMaggio at Marilyn's funeral.

Lyrics[]

Marilyn:
Call the Justice of the peace
But don't tell him our names
Don't put out a press release
Or mention baseball games

Joe:
Book the nearest bridal suite
One room will suit us fine
For the desk clerk that we meet
The only autograph we'll sign is

Marilyn and Joe:
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Simply the folks next door

Joe:
People without a single clue what
An agent or grip is for

Marilyn:
Yes

Marilyn and Joe:
Nothing can beat the view
When as far as the eye can see, there's

Joe:
No one but Mrs.

Marilyn:
No one but Mr.

Marilyn and Joe:
Smith and me

Joe:
For a home the man provides
That cottage built for two
We'll check the small town classifieds
Variety won't do

Marilyn:
Then we'll move to Main Street, USA
And sign the deed of trust
The mailbox at our hideaway
Will tell the whole wide world that we're just

Marilyn and Joe:
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Merely the folks next door

Joe:
People who use their kitchen each night

Marilyn:
Who've never been in Toots Shor

Joe:
Yeah

Marilyn and Joe:
Nothing can beat the view
For as far as the eye can see, there's

Joe:
No one but Mrs.

Marilyn:
No one but Mr.

Marilyn and Joe:
Smith and me

No early calls
No big premieres
No lush romantic theme

We'll spend the nights
Making our own
Little League baseball team

We're no one you've ever seen

Marilyn:
Movie stars don't live anywhere here
Except on the local drive-in screen

Marilyn and Joe:
Yes, I'd gladly disappear
If it might guarantee a view of

Joe:
No one but Mr.

Marilyn:
No one but Mrs.

Marilyn and Joe:
Smith and you

Appearances in Smash[]

Season Episode Performers Released
Season One Enter Mr. DiMaggio Ivy Lynn and Michael Swift Yes
Previews Rebecca Duvall and Michael Swift No
Bombshell Karen Cartwright and Michael Swift No

Videos[]

Smash_-_Mr._&_Mrs._Smith_HD

Smash - Mr. & Mrs. Smith HD

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