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Can I’ve got noth ing on my (Am)mind, noth ing to re (D)mem ber,
Noth ing to for (Em)get,
And I’ve got (Am)noth ing
to re (D)gret.
it?
But I’m all tied up on the (Am)in side,
And no one knows quite what I’ve (D)got;
And I know that on the (Am)out side, What I (C)used to be, a lone can make I’m (D7)not,
an y (G)more.
You know I’ve heard a bout peo ple like (Am)me.
But I nev er (D7)made the con (G)nec tion;
They walk one road to set them (Am)free,
And find they’ve gone the wrong di (D)rec tion.
But there’s no need for turn ing (Am)back,
’Cause all roads (D7)lead to where I (G)stand;
And I be lieve I’ll walk them (Am)all,
No mat ter (D7)what I may have (G)planned.
Can you re mem ber who I (Am)was,
noth can you still (D)feel it?
Can you find my (Em)pain?
And I’ve got (Am)noth ing
Can you (D)heal it?
Then lay your hands up on me (Am)now, side,
And cast this dark ness from my (D)soul;
You a lone can light my (Am)way, side,
What I (C)used to You a lone can make me (D7)whole
once a (G)gain.
We’ve walked both sides a of ev ple ’ry (Am)street,
Through all kinds of (D7)wind y con (G)weath er;
But that was nev er our de (Am)feat,
As long as we could walk to (D)geth er.
So there’s no need for turn ing (Am)back,
’Cause all roads (D7)lead to where we (G)stand;
And I be lieve we’ll walk them (Am)all,
No mat ter (D7)what we may have (G)planned.
(Em)planned.
Crossroads — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Crossroads" by Don McLean: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 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 “Crossroads”
- What key is "Crossroads" by Don McLean played in?
- Crossroads is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Crossroads"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Crossroads" 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 "Crossroads"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Crossroads"?
- "Crossroads" was originally performed by Don McLean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Crossroads"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Don McLean can I play here?
- Try "AMERICAN PIE", "EMPTY CHAIRS", "CASTLES IN THE AIR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Crossroads" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Crossroads" by Don McLean. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Crossroads" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Crossroads" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.