I went down to the cross roads,
fell down on my knees.
I went down to the cross roads,
fell down on my knees.
that I’m Asked (F#m)the Lord for mer cy,
“Help me, if you please.”
I went down to the cross roads,
tried to flag a ride.
I went down to the cross roads,
tried to flag a ride.
that I’m No (F#m)the Lord for mer cy,
“Help me, if you please.”
I went down (F#m)one seemed to know me, ev (D)’ry bod y passed me by.
You can run, you can run; roads,
tell my friend Wil ly
You can run, you can run; roads,
tell my friend Wil ly
that I’m stand (F#m)the Lord for mer cy,
“Help me, if you please.”
I went down (F#m)one seemed to know me, ev (D)’ry bod y passed me by.
You can run, (F#m)ing at the cross roads.
I be (D)lieve I’m sink ing down.
Crossroads by John Mayer
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Crossroads”
- What key is "Crossroads" in?
- "Crossroads" by John Mayer is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Crossroads" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- 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: Apow, D, Dpow, F#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Crossroads" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.