Guitar Man Chords
Here are the chords for “Guitar Man” by Cake — in the key of G (G, C, D and Em). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Guitar Man
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About Guitar Man
Cake's “Guitar Man” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 7 chords — G, C, D, Em, Am, Bm and E — with the progression centred on G, C and D. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Guitar Man — FAQ
What key is “Guitar Man” in?
“Guitar Man” by Cake is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Guitar Man”?
“Guitar Man” uses 7 chords: G, C, D, Em, Am, Bm and E.
Is “Guitar Man” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Guitar Man” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Guitar Man”?
“Guitar Man” is performed by Cake.
Is there a play-along video for “Guitar Man”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Guitar Man”?
“Guitar Man” is categorised as Pop.
