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Ain't No Rest for the Wicked

Cage the Elephant

02:55

GmajA#majCmCmajFmajF#majAmaj

How to play Ain't No Rest for the Wicked on guitar

Ain't No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant uses 7 chords: Gmaj, A#maj, Cm, Cmaj, Fmaj, F#maj, Amaj. It's intermediate level — a solid foundation in basic chord shapes will help before learning it.

DifficultyIntermediate
Duration02:55
Chords7
Gmaj Gmaj A#maj Gmaj GmajI was walking down the street when out theA#majcorner of my eye, I saw aCmpretty little thing approachingA#majme. She said, "I never seen a man whoA#majlooks so all alone. Oh, could youCmajuse a littleA#majcompany? If youGmajpay the rightA#majprice, your evening will be nice and you canCmajgo and send me on myA#majway."FmajI said, "You're such a sweet young thing. you do this toF#majyourself?" She looked at me andGmajthis is what she said. Oh, "There ain't no restCmajfor the wicked.GmajMoney don't growAmajon trees.
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What chords are in Ain't No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant?

Ain't No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant uses 7 chords: Gmaj, A#maj, Cm, Cmaj, Fmaj, F#maj, Amaj. The song features 7 different chords across its full arrangement.

Do I need a capo to play Ain't No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant?

A capo on fret 3 is the most popular way to play Ain't No Rest for the Wicked. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 3, you'd play Emaj, Gmaj, Am, Amaj, Dmaj, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Ain't No Rest for the Wicked hard to play on guitar?

Ain't No Rest for the Wicked is intermediate level on guitar. It uses 7 chords, so a comfortable foundation in basic chord shapes will help before tackling it. With regular practice, most developing players can work through the full arrangement.

Can a beginner play Ain't No Rest for the Wicked on guitar?

Ain't No Rest for the Wicked is achievable for motivated beginners who already know a few basic chords. The 7-chord arrangement will take practice to get smooth, but it's definitely learnable with dedication.

How long is Ain't No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant?

Ain't No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant is 02:55 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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