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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Guitars, Cadillacs" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Guitars, Cadillacs". Key of A, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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