Learn "MALTED MILK" by Robert Johnson on Piano

Master "MALTED MILK" by Robert Johnson with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of D at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

I (D7)keep drink in’ malt ed milk, tryin’ to drive my blues a way. I keep (G)drink in’ malt ed milk, tryin’ to drive my blues a way. Ba by, you just as (A7)wel come to my lov in’ as the (G)flow ers is in May. Malt ed (D7)milk, malt ed milk keep rush in’ to my head. Malt (G)ed milk, malt ed milk keep rush in’ to my head. And I have a fun (A7)ny, fun ny feel in’, and I’m (G)talk in’ all out my head. Ba by, fix (D7)me one more drink and (G)hug your dad dy one more time. Ba by, fix (G)me one more drink and hug your dad dy one more time. Keep on stir rin’ in (A7)my malt ed milk, ma ma, un til I change my mind. My door (D7)knob keeps on turn in’, it must (G)be spooks a round my bed. My (G)door knob keeps on turn in’, must be spooks a round my bed. I have a warm old feel in’ and the hair ris in’ on my head.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
D
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Malted Milk" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.