Guitars, Cadillacs

by Dwight Yoakam
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Girl, you taught me how to hurt real bad and cry my self to sleep.

You showed me how this town can shat ter dreams.

An oth er les son ’bout a na ive fool that (E)came to Bab y lon,

If I and found out that the pie don’t taste so sweet.

(F#m7)Now it’s

gui tars,

Cad il lacs,

hill bil ly mu sic and lone ly, lone ly streets that I call home.

(F#m7)Yeah, my

gui tars,

Cad il lacs,

hill bil ly mu sic is the on ly thing that keeps me hang in’ on.

There ain’t no glam our in this tin seled land of lost and wast ed lives

and pain ful scars are all that’s left of me.

An oth But thank you, girl, for teach ing me brand (E)new ways to be cruel.

If I can find my mind, now I guess I’ll just leave.

(F#m7)And it’s

gui tars,

Cad il lacs,

hill bil ly mu sic and lone ly, lone ly streets that I call home.

(F#m7)Yeah, my

gui tars,

Cad il lacs,

hill bil ly mu sic is the on ly thing that keeps me hang in’ on.

There ain’t no glam

(F#m7)And it’s

(F#m7)It’s the (E)on ly thing that keeps me hang in’ on.

(F#m7)It’s the (E)on ly thing that keeps me hang in’ on.

Guitars, Cadillacs by Dwight Yoakam

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Guitars, Cadillacs

What key is "Guitars, Cadillacs" in?
"Guitars, Cadillacs" by Dwight Yoakam is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Guitars, Cadillacs" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Guitars, Cadillacs" 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 "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
This arrangement of "Guitars, Cadillacs" uses 4 chords: A, C, E, F#m7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Guitars, Cadillacs" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Dwight Yoakam can I play here?
Try "HONKY TONK MAN", "A THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE", "FAST AS YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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