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Milk and Cookies


"Milk and Cookies" by Melanie Martinez is a playful and dark pop song typically played in the key of A minor. Released as part of her debut studio album "Cry Baby" in 2015, Martinez wrote and performed the song. Known for her whimsical yet eerie style, Martinez's lyrics explore themes of childhood innocence and the darker aspects of adulthood. "Milk and Cookies" features a catchy melody with quirky instrumentals, including toy piano sounds and whimsical percussion, creating a surreal and captivating atmosphere. Interestingly, the song's music video, directed by Martinez herself, incorporates elements of fantasy and horror, further enhancing the song's unique aesthetic.

Milk and Cookies - Melanie Martinez

E D C C C C C C a g
One , two , melatonin is coming for you
E D a C C C C a g
Three , four , baby , won't you lock the door?
E D A G F D
Five , six , I'm done with this
D F D a C C a
Seven , eight , it's getting late
a g f d a g f
So close your eyes , sleep for days

a g f g g g g g f a
Hush , little baby , drink your spoiled milk
a g f g f f g f g d d
I'm fucking crazy , need my prescription filled
g a g f g g f g g f a
Do you like my cookies? They're made just for you
d g a g f g g f g f g d d
A little bit of sugar , but lots of poison , too

C a C a g a g g f d
Ashes , ashes , time to go down
a C a g g a g f g g a f d
Ooh honey , do you want me now?
d a f g a g g f g g f a
Can't take it anymore , need to put you to bed
d a f g a g g f g f d d
Sing you a lullaby where you die at the end

e d a g a g f e d
e d a g a g f e d

F D C C C a C C a g
Nine , ten , never want to see you again
E F D C C C C a g
Eleven , twelve , I pull off black so well
g a d f g a d f g a d f g f
Shit behind the curtain that I'm sick of sugarcoatin'
F D C D g
Next time you're alone
g g g a g f a
Think twice when you grab the phone

C a C a g a g g f d
Ashes , ashes , time to go down
a C a g g a g f g g a f d
Ooh honey , do you want me now?
d a f g a g g f g g f a
Can't take it anymore , need to put you to bed
d a f g a g g f g f d d
Sing you a lullaby where you die at the end

e d a g a g f e d
e d a g a g f e d
e d a g a g f e d
e d a g a g f e d
e d a g a g f e d
e d a g a g f e d

C a C a g a g g f d
Ashes , ashes , time to go down
a C a g g a g f g g a f d
Ooh honey , do you want me now?
d a f g a g g f g g f a
Can't take it anymore , need to put you to bed
d a f g a g g f g f d d
Sing you a lullaby where you die at the end

e d a g a g f e d
e d a g a g f e re