Other arrangements of Crossroads
Pick a learning view.
(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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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Crossroads" by Tracy Chapman in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Crossroads" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Crossroads" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Crossroads"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Crossroads" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Crossroads"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Crossroads" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.