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Do do do do (F)do do.
Do do do (F)do do.
Do do do (F)do do.
Do do do do do do do do do do.
You jump in front of my car when you, you know all the time that a nine ty miles an hour, girl, is the speed I drive.
You tell me it’s al right, you don’t mind a lit tle pain.
You say you just want me to (G)take you for a drive.
You’re just like (C)cross town traf So hard to (F)get through to you.
(C)Cross town traf I don’t need to (F)run o ver you.
(C)Cross town All you do is (F)slow me down.
And I’m (Bbsus)try in’ to get on the oth er side of town.
I’m not the on ly soul who’s ac cused of hit and run.
Tire tracks all a cross your back I can, I can see you had your fun.
But, ah, dar ling, can’t you see my (Eb7)sig nals turn from green to red.
And with you I can see a traf fic jam straight up a head.
You’re just like (C)cross town traf So hard to (F)get through to you.
(C)Cross town traf I don’t need to (F)run o ver you.
All you do is (F)slow me down
and I (C7)got bet ter things on the (B7)oth er side of (Bb7)town.
Do do do do do do do do do do do.
Yeah, yeah.
(C)Cross town traf fic.
Look out!
out, ba by,
com in’ through.
(C)Cross town traf fic.
Yeah.
(C)Cross town traf fic.
Look out!
out, ba by,
com in’ through.
(C)Cross town traf fic.
Yeah.
Crosstown Traffic — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Crosstown Traffic" 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 Bb, 116 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 “Crosstown Traffic”
- Can I play "Crosstown Traffic" 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 "Crosstown Traffic" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Crosstown Traffic" by Jimi Hendrix played in?
- Crosstown Traffic is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Crosstown Traffic"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Crosstown Traffic" 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 "Crosstown Traffic"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Crosstown Traffic"?
- "Crosstown Traffic" was originally performed by Jimi Hendrix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Crosstown Traffic"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A7, Ab7, B7, Bb7, Bbsus4, C, C7, Eb7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Jimi Hendrix can I play here?
- Try "HEY JOE", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER", "VOODOO CHILD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Crosstown Traffic"?
- 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. "Crosstown Traffic" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Crosstown Traffic"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Crosstown Traffic" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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