Is "Drinkin' Problem" 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 "Drinkin' Problem"?

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 "Drinkin' Problem" use?

Just 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#m, D, E, E7, F#m. Take it one section at a time.

Super Simple Piano

Drinkin' Problem

· by Midland

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Lyrics

One more night,

one more and down,

I one more “one

more round.” (F#m)her.

First one in,

last one out,

giv ing this town lots to talk a bout.

But they don’t know what they don’t know.

Peo ple say I got a (Bm)drink in’ prob lem.

That ain’t no rea son to stop.

Peo ple say in’ that I’ve (Bm)hit rock bot tom,

just ’cause I’m liv ing on the rocks.

It’s a bro ken heart ed (D)think in’ prob lem,

so pull an oth er bot tle off the wall.

Peo ple say I got a (Bm7)drink in’ prob lem, but I got no prob lem drink in’ at all.

They keep on talk in’, (F#m)draw in’ con clu sions.

They (Bm7)call it a prob lem, I call it a so lu tion.

Last call gets

one more and lat

I come in here

more round.” (F#m)her.

Same old folks,

same old songs,

same ing old, same old to blue ne on.

The same old buzz,

what just be cause peo ple say I got a (Bm)drink in’ prob lem.

That ain’t no rea son to stop.

Peo ple say in’ that I’ve (Bm)hit rock bot tom,

just ’cause I’m liv ing on the rocks.

It’s a bro ken heart ed (D)think in’ prob lem,

so pull an oth er bot tle off the wall.

Peo ple say I got a (Bm7)drink in’ prob lem, but I got no prob lem drink in’ at all.

They keep on talk in’, (F#m)draw in’ con clu sions.

They (Bm7)call it a prob lem, I call it a so lu tion.

Last call gets Just sit tin’ here in all my grand il lu sions.

They (Bm7)call it a prob lem, I call it a so lu tion.

Just a so lu

tion.

It’s a bro ken heart ed (D)think in’ prob lem,

so pull an oth er bot tle off the wall.

Peo ple say I got a (Bm7)drink in’ prob lem, but I got no prob lem drink in’ at all.

They keep on talk in’, (F#m)draw in’ con clu sions.

They (Bm7)call it a prob lem, I call it a so lu tion.

Just sit tin’ here in all my grand il lu sions.

They (Bm7)call it a prob lem, I call it a so (A)lu tion.

Drinkin' Problem by Midland — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Drinkin' Problem” by Midland 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 A 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 "Drinkin' Problem" 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 "Drinkin' Problem"?: 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 "Drinkin' Problem" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#m, D, E, E7, F#m. Take it one section at a time.