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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
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Chorus 1
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E

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Sitting here wishing on a cement floor
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Just wishing that I had
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just something you wore
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E
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I put it on when I go lonely
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Will you take off your dress
D
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and send it to me?
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Verse 1
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I miss your kissin' and I miss your head
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And a letter in your writing
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doesn't mean you're not dead
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Run outside in the desert heat
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Make your dress all wet
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Verse 2
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I miss your soup and I miss your bread
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And a letter in your writing
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doesn't mean you're not dead
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So spill your breakfast and drip your wine
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Just wear that dress
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when you're dying
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Interlude 1
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P-I-X-I-E-S
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Chorus 2
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Sitting here wishing on a cement floor
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Just wishing that I had
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just something you wore
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Bloody your hands on a cactus tree
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Wipe it on your dress
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Outro 1
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Sitting here wishing on a cement floor
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Just wishing that I had
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just something you wore
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • G

  • Am

  • C

  • D

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Cactus by Pixies is E minor.

The primary chords used in Cactus are E, G, Am, C, D, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, G, Am, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Cactus is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Cactus using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Cactus. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Pixies.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Cactus to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Cactus by Pixies on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.