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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 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 — 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 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 “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 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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 — 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.
- 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 perfect for first-time players.
- 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.