Crossroads
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verse 1
A5 D5
I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees
A5 D5
I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees
F#m G5 A5
Asked the lord for mercy, said 'help me if you please'
verse 2
A5 D5
I went down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride
A5 D5
I went down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride
F#m G5 A5
No one seemed to know me, everybody passed me by
verse 3
A5 D5
You can run, You can run, tell my friend Willy Brown
A5 D5
You can run, you can run, tell my friend Willy Brown
F#m G5 A5
That I'm standing at the crossroads, I believe I'm sinking down
How to play Crossroads
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A5. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.