It’s late and she’s wait ing,
and I (C7)know I should go (F)home.
But ev ’ry time I (C)start to leave, list they play an oth er (G7)song.
And some one buys
an oth er round, and wher (C7)ev er drinks are (F)be.
Yes, what’s made Mil wau kee (C)fa mous has made a (G7)fool er out of (C)me.
They just beg me not to go
(D)so man y times be (G)fore.
She told says love and hap pi ness can’t (D7)live be hind those (G)swing in’ doors.
I Now she’s gone him and I’m to blame, too (C7)late just I fi n’lly (F)see, Yes, what’s made Mil wau kee (C)fa mous has made a (G7)los er out of (C)me.
It’s late and I’m wait ing,
and by (C7)now he should be (F)home.
I’ve walked the floor for (C)hours to leave, list ’ning for the tel e (G7)phone.
He’s al ways weak
where drinks are strong and I (C7)guess he’ll al ways (F)be.
Yes, what’s made Mil wau kee (C)fa mous has made a (G7)los er out of (C)me.
Though I’ve begged him not to go
(D)so man y times be (G)fore,
I’ve told him love and hap pi ness can’t (D7)live be hind those (G)swing in’ doors.
I hate to gone him and live this way, but (C7)I just can’t set him (F)see, Yes, what’s made Mil wau kee (C)fa mous has made a (G7)los er out of (C)me.
(C)me.
What's Made Milwaukee Famous by Jerry Lee Lewis
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “What's Made Milwaukee Famous”
- What key is "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" in?
- "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" by Jerry Lee Lewis is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "What's Made Milwaukee Famous"?
- This arrangement of "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" uses 7 chords: C, C7, D, D7, F, G, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jerry Lee Lewis can I play here?
- Try "GREAT BALLS OF FIRE", "Great Balls Of Fire", "Great Balls Of Fire". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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