Is "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk" 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 "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk"?

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.

How many chords does "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk" use?

Just 24 chords: A, Am, Am7, Am9, Amaj7, Asus4, B, B7, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Rufus Wainwright songs work for kids?

Try "ANOTHER BELIEVER", "THE MOTION WALTZ", "THE MAKER MAKES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk

· by Rufus Wainwright

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Lyrics

(E)Cig a rettes and (B7sus4)choc o late milk.

(E)These are just a (B7sus4)cou ple of my (E)crav ings.

(E)Ev ’ry thing it (B7sus4)seems I like’s a (E)lit in’ tle a bit strong er, a (A)lit tle bit thick er, a (F#m)lit tle bit (B7sus4)harm (B7)ful for town.

(E)me.

If I should (B7sus4)buy jel ly beans,

(E)have to eat them (B7sus4)all in just one (E)sit ting.

(E)Ev ’ry thing it (B7sus4)seems I like’s a (E)lit tle bit sweet er, a (A)lit tle bit fat ter, a (F#m)lit tle bit (B9sus4)harm ful for frown.

(Em)me.

And then there’s (B)those oth er things,

(Em)which for sev ’ral (B)rea sons we won’t (Em)men tion.

(Em)Ev ’ry thing a (Em)bout ’em (B7)is a (Em)lit tle bit strang er, a (Am)lit tle bit hard er, a (F#)lit tle bit (B)dead ly.

It (E)is

(Em)n’t

(Em7)ver

(Em)y

(Am9)smart;

(D7)tends

(D9)to

(D7)make

(D7)one

(Gmaj7)part

so bro ken heart ed.

(E)Sit tin’ here re (B7sus4)mem ber in’ me.

(E)Al ways been a (B7sus4)shoe made for the (E)cit y.

(E)Go a head, ac (B7sus4)cuse me of just (E)lit in’ tle a bout plac es where (A)scrap py boys’ fac es have (F#m)gen er al (B7sus4)run (B7)of the town.

(E)me.

Play ing with (B7sus4)prod i gal songs

(E)takes a lot of (B7sus4)sen ti men tal (E)val iums.

(E)Can’t ex pect the (B7sus4)world to be your (E)Rag ge dy An dy, while (A)run ning on emp ty, you (F#m)lit tle old (B9sus4)doll with a frown.

(Em)me.

You got to (B)keep in the game,

(Em)main tain ing mys (B)tique while fac ing (Em)for ward.

(Em)I sug gest a (Em)read ing (B7)of “a (Em)les son in tight ropes,” or (Am)“surf ing your high hopes,” or (F#)“Ad i os (B)Kan sas.” It (E)is (Em)n’t

(Em7)ver (Em)y

(Am9)smart;

(D7)tends (D9)to

(D7)make one

(Gmaj7)part

so bro ken heart ed.

(E)Still there’s not a (B7)show on my back,

holes

or a (B7)friend ly in ter (E)ven tion.

I’m just a (E)lit tle bit (B)heir ess, a (Asus4)lit tle bit I rish, a (B5)lit tle bit

(E)Tow er of Pi sa when (Bm7)ev er I see you,

so (B)please be kind

(Amaj7)if (F#5)I’m (G#m)a (E)mess.

(E)Cig a rettes and (E)choc o (Esus4)late milk.

(E)Cig a rettes and choc

o late

(E)milk.

Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk by Rufus Wainwright — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk” by Rufus Wainwright 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 E at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk" 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 "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk"?: 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.
How many chords does "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk" use?: Just 24 chords: A, Am, Am7, Am9, Amaj7, Asus4, B, B7, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rufus Wainwright songs work for kids?: Try "ANOTHER BELIEVER", "THE MOTION WALTZ", "THE MAKER MAKES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.