Other arrangements of Cross Road Blues
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cross Road Blues" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 125 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Cross Road Blues”
- Can I play "Cross Road Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Cross Road Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cross Road Blues" by Eric Clapton played in?
- Cross Road Blues is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cross Road Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cross Road Blues" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cross Road Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cross Road Blues"?
- "Cross Road Blues" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cross Road Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A7, C, D7, E7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cross Road Blues"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Cross Road Blues" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cross Road Blues"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cross Road Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.