Other arrangements of Crossroads
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(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
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(F)Mm
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(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
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(F)Mm
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(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
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Crossroads" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Crossroads”
- Can I play "Crossroads" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Crossroads" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Crossroads" by Tracy Chapman played in?
- Crossroads 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 "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?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Tracy Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Crossroads"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Crossroads"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Crossroads" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Crossroads"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Crossroads" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.