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Brand New Cadillac

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Brand New Cadillac
The Clash
[Riff]
e|-----------------------------------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------0-0-1-0----------0-0-1-0---------------------------|
E|0-0-3-3----------0-0-3-3-----------------------------------|
Drive
Drive
EMy baby drove up in a brand new cadillac
My Ababy drove up in a brand new cadiEllac
SB7he said "Hey come here big ADaddy"
NC                        E  B7  
I ain't ever commin back
Ebaby baby won't you hear my plea
CA'mon just come on back to Eme
She said B7balls to you  DadAdy
NC                           E  B7  
She ain't commin back to me
[SOLO] Out of my league, or at least I don't feel like
EBaby drove up in a cadillac
I said "AJesus Christ, where did you get that cadiEllac
She said B7balls to you DAaddy
NC                               E  B7  
She ain't never coming back

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

The Clash, known as "The Only Band That Matters," were a seminal English punk rock band formed in 1976, celebrated for fusing diverse genres like reggae, dub, funk, ska, and rockabilly into their sound. "Brand New Cadillac" is a cover of a 1959 song by Vince Taylor. Although the original wasn't a UK hit, it gained significant popularity in continental Europe. Playing this song, you're tapping into the raw energy and genre-bending spirit that defined The Clash's influential career, particularly as they gained international recognition.

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Brand New Cadillac

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Brand New Cadillac

The Clash

[Riff]

e|-----------------------------------------------------------|

B|-----------------------------------------------------------|

G|-----------------------------------------------------------|

D|-----------------------------------------------------------|

A|--------0-0-1-0----------0-0-1-0---------------------------|

E|0-0-3-3----------0-0-3-3-----------------------------------|

Drive

My baby drove up in a brand new cadillac

A E

My baby drove up in a brand new cadillac

B7 A

She said "Hey come here big Daddy"

E B7

I ain't ever commin back

baby baby won't you hear my plea

A E

C'mon just come on back to me

B7 A

She said balls to you Daddy

E B7

She ain't commin back to me

[SOLO] Out of my league, or at least I don't feel like

Baby drove up in a cadillac

A E

I said "Jesus Christ, where did you get that cadillac

B7 A

She said balls to you Daddy

E B7

She ain't never coming back

About Brand New Cadillac Chords by The Clash

Learn how to play Brand New Cadillac by The Clash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Brand New Cadillac chords”, “Brand New Cadillac guitar chords”, or “The Clash Brand New Cadillac chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Brand New Cadillac chords and for experienced players who want accurate Brand New Cadillac lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, B7.

FAQ — Brand New Cadillac by The Clash

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Is "Brand New Cadillac" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Brand New Cadillac" by The Clash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Clash below.

What key is "Brand New Cadillac" in?

The chords for "Brand New Cadillac" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.