Crossroads Chords
by Eric Clapton
Crossroads by Eric Clapton is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, D7 and E. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
A
I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees.
D7 A
Down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees.
E D7 A E
I said I'm Beggin' for mercy, baby if you please.
A
I went down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride.
D7 A
Down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride.
E D7 A E
Nobody seemed to know me, everybody passed right by.
A
Well I'm goin' down to Rosedale, take my rider by my side.
D7 A
Goin' down to Rosedale, take my rider by my side.
E D7 A E
We can steal by that house baby, on the riverside.
A
Run you can run, tell my friends I'll be 'round.
D7 A
Run you can run, tell my friends I'll be 'round.
E D7 A
I'm standin' at the crossraods, I think I'm sinkin' down.