(F)All you folks think you (C)own my life
(G)but (F)you nev er made an y (C)sac ri fice.
You think (F)De mons they are (C)on my trail.
(G)I’m (F)stand ing at the cross (C)roads of hell.
I (C)look to the left, I I look to the right.
(G)There are (F)hands that grab me on (C)ev ’ry side.
(F)Mm
mm.
(F)Mm
mm.
(F)All you folks think I (C)got my price
(G)at (F)which I’ll er sell all y (C)that is mine.
You think (F)mon ey rules when (C)all else fails.
(G)Go (F)sell your soul the and (C)keep your shell.
I’m (C)trying to pro tect what I keep in the side,
(G)all the (F)rea sons grab me I (C)live my life.
(F)Mm
mm.
(F)Mm
mm.
(G)Some (F)say the dev il be a (C)mys ti cal thing.
(G)I (F)say the dev il he a (C)walk ing man.
(G)He a (C)fool, he a liar, mons go con jurer and a thief.
He (G)try to (F)tell you what you want, try to (C)tell you what you need.
(F)Mm
mm.
(F)Mm
mm.
Stand ing at the point,
the road it cross you down.
What is at your back?
Which way do you turn?
Who will come
to (G)find you first?
Your dev ils or your gods?
(F)Mm.
(F)Save my soul, (C)save my self.
(G)I’ll (F)Save my soul, (C)save my self.
(G)I’ll
Crossroads by Tracy Chapman
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Crossroads”
- What key is "Crossroads" in?
- "Crossroads" by Tracy Chapman is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Crossroads" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Crossroads" 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 "Crossroads"?
- This arrangement of "Crossroads" uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Crossroads" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Tracy Chapman can I play here?
- Try "TELLING STORIES", "ALL THAT YOU HAVE IS YOUR SOUL", "GIVE ME ONE REASON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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