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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Crossroads" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Crossroads" 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. "Crossroads" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Crossroads" 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. "Crossroads" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Crossroads"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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