Guitars, Cadillacs

by Dwight Yoakam
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Guitars, Cadillacs" 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 A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Guitars, Cadillacs

Why does "Guitars, Cadillacs" 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 "Guitars, Cadillacs".
What key is "Guitars, Cadillacs" by Dwight Yoakam played in?
Guitars, Cadillacs is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Guitars, Cadillacs" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
"Guitars, Cadillacs" was originally performed by Dwight Yoakam. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, C, E, F#m7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Dwight Yoakam can I play here?
Try "HONKY TONK MAN", "A THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE", "FAST AS YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
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 "Guitars, Cadillacs".
Can I see all the notes in "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
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 A at 120 BPM.

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