I went down to the crossroads,
fell down on my knees.
Yes, down to the crossroads,
fell down on my knees.
Sweet Lord, I'm beggin' for mercy,
won't you take me, if you please??
I went down to the crossroads,
tried to flag a ride
You tried that lately??
Down to the crossroads,
tried to flag a ride.
Nobody seemed to know me,
everybody passed me by.