I went down to the cross roads, fell down on my knees.
Down to the cross roads, fell down on my knees.
Asked the Lord a bove for mer cy, save ’ry me y if you please.
I went down to the cross roads, tried to flag a ride.
Down to the cross roads, tried to flag a ride.
No bod y a seemed to know me, save ’ry me y if me by.
I went down down to Rose dale,
take my rid er by (A7)my side.
Goin’ down to Rose dale, take my rid er by my side.
You can (E7)still bar rel house, ba by, on the riv er side.
You can run, you can run.
Tell my friend, poor Wil lie Brown.
Run, you can run.
Tell my friend, poor Wil lie Brown.
And I’m (E7)stand in’ at the cross roads, be (D7)lieve (CN.C.)I’m sink in’ down.
Cross Road Blues by Eric Clapton
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Cross Road Blues”
- What key is "Cross Road Blues" in?
- "Cross Road Blues" by Eric Clapton is in the key of A with a tempo of 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Cross Road Blues" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Cross Road Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Cross Road Blues"?
- This arrangement of "Cross Road Blues" uses 4 chords: A7, C, D7, E7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Cross Road Blues" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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