Guitars, Cadillacs

by Dwight Yoakam
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Guitars, Cadillacs" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Guitars, Cadillacs" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Guitars, Cadillacs" is in C.
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"?
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 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.
Does "Guitars, Cadillacs" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Guitars, Cadillacs" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Guitars, Cadillacs"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.