"The Guitar Man" is a song written by David Gates and originally recorded by the rock group Bread.

Record World called it a "superfine superhit" with a "beautiful tune, apt lyric, full, rich production.

"[3] Cash Box said "this ballad proves [Bread's] versatility and ability to handle a lyric that says a bit more than 'I love you.

Hank Marvin released his album Guitar Man with a cover version of the song.

In 2012 Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby recorded a version for a fund raising CD titled Super Hits of the Seventies for radio station WFMU.