Elton John wrote this song as a memoir to Marilyn Monroe, and later was re-worked to commemorate Princess Diana. It has both topped the charts, and the list of most popular Funeral songs. As usual with Elton John's playing style, this song is very block chord based, with steady and syncopated rhythms, mixed with melodic interludes. This song is suited for an intermediate player because of some occasional quick finger work, and use of seventh chords. Running time: 32.31 minutes.