I went to the (C7)cross road,
fell down on my knees.
I (F7)went to the cross road,
fell down on my knees.
Asked the Lord a bove (G7)“Have mer cy,
save poor Bob, if you please.”
Mmm, (C7)stand in’ at the cross road,
I tried to flag a ride.
Stand in’ at the cross road,
I tried to flag a ride.
Ain’t no bod y seem to (G7)know me,
ev ’ry bod y pass me by.
Mmm, the sun go in’ down, boy,
dark gon’ catch me here.
Ooh (F7)wee,
boy, dark gon’ catch me here.
I have n’t got no (G7)lov in’ sweet wom an that
love and feel my care.
You can run.
you can run,
tell my friend boy Wil lie Brown.
You can (F7)run,
tell my friend boy Wil lie Brown,
Lord, that I’m (G7)stand in’ at the cross road, babe, I be (C7)lieve I’m sink in’ down.
Cross Road Blues by Robert Johnson
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Cross Road Blues" in?
- "Cross Road Blues" by Robert Johnson is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 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 6 chords: C, C7, F, F7, Fm6, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "Cross Road Blues" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Robert Johnson can I play here?
- Try "WALKIN' BLUES", "LOVE IN VAIN BLUES", "RAMBLIN' ON MY MIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.