Learn "Crossroads" by John Mayer on Piano

Master "Crossroads" by John Mayer with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of A at 100 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

I went down to the cross roads, fell down on my knees. (A5)Brown… I went down to the cross roads, fell down on my knees. (A5)Brown that I’m Asked (F#m)the Lord for mer cy, said, “Help me, if you please.” I went down to the cross roads, tried to flag a ride. (A5)Brown… I went down to the cross roads, tried to flag a ride. (A5)Brown that I’m No (F#m)the Lord for mer cy, said, “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 (A5)Brown… You can run, you can run; roads, tell my friend Wil ly (A5)Brown that I’m stand (F#m)the Lord for mer cy, said, “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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
A
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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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.