Standing at the Crossroads — Elmore James

Chords and lyrics for Standing at the Crossroads by Elmore James (key of D).

Intro

| D | % | % | % |
| G | % | D | % |
| A | G | D | D A |

Verse 1

Well I'm [D]standin' at the crossroads
[G] With my head hung down and [D]cryin'
Yes, I'm [G]standin' at the crossroads
With my head hung down and [D]cryin'
Well I was [A]looking for my baby
G | D D7 G Gm | D A |
And I know she's not around

Verse 2

I work [D]hard for my baby
[G] She treats me like a [D]slave
I [D]work hard for my baby
[G] And she treats me like a [D]slave
Yes, she [A]must be tired of livin'
G | D D7 G Gm | D A |
I'll put her six feet in the grave

Verse 3

Well I'm [D]standin' at the crossroads
[G] And my baby's not [D]around
[G] Standin' at the crossroads, and my baby's not [D]around
[A]Well, I begin to wonder
G | D D7 G Gm | D A |
If poor Elmore's second down

Instrumental