- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Cross Road Blues |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0187340_D7 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
6 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Cream |
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Additional Performer: |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Available Keys: |
A Major (Orig), Bb Major (+1), C Major (-9), D Major (-7), Eb Major (-6), F Major (-4), G Major (-2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0187340_D7 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate Blues Rock |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1968 |
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Publisher: |
AMPD |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0187340_D7 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Cross Road Blues” is in D major. The originally published key is A major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “Cross Road Blues” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Cross Road Blues” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Cross Road Blues” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Cross Road Blues” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Cross Road Blues” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Cross Road Blues” by Cream is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. It has also been performed by Eric Clapton. The song was written by Robert Johnson. This edition includes 6 pages of music.
It's written in D major. It's available in 6 additional keys for transposition. The tempo marking is moderate blues rock, around 120 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Blues. This song is available in 26 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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