Malted Milk

by Robert Johnson
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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.

Malted Milk — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Malted Milk" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Malted Milk”

Why does "Malted Milk" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Malted Milk".
What key is "Malted Milk" by Robert Johnson played in?
Malted Milk is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Malted Milk"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Malted Milk" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Malted Milk"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Malted Milk"?
"Malted Milk" was originally performed by Robert Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Malted Milk"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A7, B7, Bb7, Bdim7, Cdim7, D, D7, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Robert Johnson can I play here?
Try "WALKIN' BLUES", "LOVE IN VAIN BLUES", "RAMBLIN' ON MY MIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Malted Milk"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Malted Milk".
Can I see all the notes in "Malted Milk"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.