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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cross Road Blues" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cross Road Blues" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cross Road Blues" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Cross Road Blues" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cross Road Blues" is in the key of A at 125 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cross Road Blues"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.