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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 Iβm Asked (F#m)the Lord for mer cy,
βHelp me, if you please.β
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 Iβm No (F#m)the Lord for mer cy,
βHelp me, if you please.β
I went down (F#m)one seemed to know me, ev (D)βry 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 Iβm stand (F#m)the Lord for mer cy,
βHelp me, if you please.β
I went down (F#m)one seemed to know me, ev (D)βry bod y passed me by.
You can run, (F#m)ing at the cross roads.
I be (D)lieve Iβm sink ing down.
Crossroads β Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Crossroads" in visual bar notation β see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About βCrossroadsβ
- Why does "Crossroads" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Crossroads".
- What key is "Crossroads" by John Mayer played in?
- Crossroads is arranged in the key of A 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?
- Yes β this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Crossroads"?
- Yes β 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 John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Crossroads"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Apow, D, Dpow, F#m. Only a handful of chords β beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Crossroads"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Crossroads".
- Can I see all the notes in "Crossroads"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 100 BPM.


