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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Cross Road Blues" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cross Road Blues"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Cross Road Blues" by Robert Johnson played in?
- Cross Road Blues is arranged in the key of C 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 100 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 Robert Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cross Road Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, C7, F, F7, Fm6, G7.
- What other songs by Robert Johnson can I play here?
- Try "WALKIN' BLUES", "LOVE IN VAIN BLUES", "RAMBLIN' ON MY MIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Cross Road Blues". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.