Learn "CROSSROADS" by Tracy Chapman on Piano

Master "CROSSROADS" by Tracy Chapman with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Folk arrangement is in the key of C at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

(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 why 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 why me I (C)live my life. (F)Mm mm. (F)Mm mm. (G)Some (F)say the dev folks il be a (C)mys ti cal thing. (G)I (F)say the dev will 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

Song Details

Category
Folk
Key
C
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Crossroads" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.