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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Crosstown Traffic" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Crosstown Traffic"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Crosstown Traffic". Key of Bb, 116 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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