Lyrics
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.
free, Yes, what’s 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 see him and I’m to blame, too (C7)late just I fi n’lly (F)see, free.
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.
free, Yes, what’s 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 see him and live this way, but (C7)I just can’t set him (F)see, free.
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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
1 person has learned this song
Learn "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “What's Made Milwaukee Famous”
- What key is "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" by Jerry Lee Lewis played in?
- What's Made Milwaukee Famous is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What's Made Milwaukee Famous"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" 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 "What's Made Milwaukee Famous"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What's Made Milwaukee Famous"?
- "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" was originally performed by Jerry Lee Lewis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
More songs you might like
- PEGGY SUEBuddy Holly
- SUSPICIONElvis Presley
- GREAT BALLS OF FIREJerry Lee Lewis
- Great Big WorldBoys Like Girls
- TEDDY BEARElvis Presley
- I WASHED MY HANDS IN MUDDY WATERElvis Presley
- DARK HOLLOWGrateful Dead
- WE WEREN'T BORN TO FOLLOWBon Jovi
- T.N.T.AC/DC
- WHEN MY BLUE MOON TURNS TO GOLD AGAINElvis Presley
- HELPLESSNESS BLUESFleet Foxes
- SUGAREEGrateful Dead