Guitars, Cadillacs by Dwight Yoakam
Key: E · 86 BPM · 4/4
Guitars, Cadillacs by Dwight Yoakam is written in E major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — E-A — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 86 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in E major: E-A. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | E-A |
| Capo 2 | D | D-G |
| Capo 4 | C | C-F |
| Capo 7 | A | A-D |
Chord chart
- 0:01 E
- 0:07 A
- 0:12 E
- 0:18 A
- 0:24 E
- 0:29 A
- 0:31 E
- 0:32 A
- 0:35 E
- 0:40 A
- 0:46 E
- 0:51 A
- 0:57 E
- 1:03 A
- 1:08 E
- 1:14 A
- 1:19 E
- 1:25 A
- 1:31 E
- 1:36 A
- 1:42 E
- 1:47 A
- 1:53 E
- 1:59 A
- 2:04 E
- 2:10 A
- 2:15 E
- 2:21 A
- 2:27 E
- 2:32 A
- 2:38 E
- 2:43 A
- 2:46 E
- 2:49 A
- 2:52 E
- 2:55 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is Guitars, Cadillacs in?
Guitars, Cadillacs is in E major.
What chords does Guitars, Cadillacs use?
The core of Guitars, Cadillacs cycles through E, A (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Guitars, Cadillacs?
Guitars, Cadillacs runs at 86 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Guitars, Cadillacs use?
Guitars, Cadillacs doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: E-A.
What capo should I use for Guitars, Cadillacs?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.