Guitars, Cadillacs

by Dwight Yoakam
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(Am7)Girl, (G)you (C)taught me how to hurt real bad and (G)cry my self to sleep.

You showed me how this town can shat ter dreams.

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

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

(Am7)Now (G)it’s gui tars,

Cad il lacs,

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

(Am7)Yeah, (G)my gui tars,

Cad il lacs,

hill bil ly mu sic is the (G7)on ly thing that keeps me hang in’ (C)on.

There (Am7)ain’t (G)no (C)glam our in this tin seled land of (G)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 (G)new ways to be cruel.

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

(Am7)And (G)it’s gui tars,

Cad il lacs,

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

(Am7)Yeah, (G)my gui tars,

Cad il lacs,

hill bil ly mu sic is the (G7)on ly thing that keeps me hang in’ (C)on.

There (Am7)ain’t (G)no (C)on.

(Am7)And (G)it’s (C)on.

(Am7)It’s the (G7)on ly thing that keeps me hang in’ (C)on.

(Am7)It’s the (G7)on ly thing that keeps me hang in’ (C)on.

Guitars, Cadillacs — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Guitars, Cadillacs" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show 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.

About “Guitars, Cadillacs”

Can I play "Guitars, Cadillacs" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Guitars, Cadillacs" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Guitars, Cadillacs" by Dwight Yoakam played in?
Guitars, Cadillacs 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 "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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
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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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Guitars, Cadillacs" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Guitars, Cadillacs" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.