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Crosstown Traffic

Jimi Hendrix

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Crosstown Traffic by Jimi Hendrix in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  C   C
  D7(#9)   G7   D7(#9)   G7   D7(#9)   G7
  C   C

Verse 1
  D7(#9)    You Jump In Front Of My Car When You,       You Know All ThG7e Time That
  D7(#9)    Ninety Miles An Hour, Girl,       Is TG7he Speed I Drive
  C    You Tell Me It's Alright,   You FDon't Mind A Little Pain
  A#    You Say You Just Want Me To   Take You For A RAide                           C​

Hook
 You're Just Like CrosstownD7(#9) Traffic, So Hard To Get Through To You  G7​
  D7(#9)Crosstown Traffic, I Don't Need To Run Over You     G7​
  D7(#9)Crosstown Traffic, All You Do Is Slow Me Down   G7​
And I'm TryinCg To Get On The Other Side Of Town                C​

Verse 2
  D7(#9)    I'm Not The Only Soul Who's        Accused G7Of Hit And Run,
  D7(#9)    Tire Tracks All Across Your Back, Uh-Huh,       I Can See You HG7ad Your Fun
  C    But A Darling, Can't You See My Signals       Turn From GreFen To Red
  A#    And With You I Can See A Traffic Jam       Straight Up AAhead                              C​

Last-Hook
 You're Just Like CrosstownD7(#9) Traffic, So Hard To Get Through To You  G7​
  D7(#9)Crosstown Traffic, I Don't Need To Run Over You     G7​
  D7(#9)Crosstown Traffic, All You Do Is Slow Me Down   G7​
And I'm TryinD7/Cg To Get On The Other Side Of Town               C7(#9)​

Instruments
  A   A   A   A A#

Fade Out
Yeah Now Crosstown D7(#9)Traffic,       Look Out,   LG7ook Out, BaCby,       Let Me ThroughC​
  D7(#9)Crosstown Traffic   Yeah, LG7ook Out                 C      C​
  D7(#9)Crosstown Traffic    Yeah, LG7ook Out,    Look Out, LoCok Out                    C​
  D7(#9)Crosstown Traffic    Yeah, LG7ook Out,     Watch That CStreet                     C​
Also available in: Bb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Crosstown Traffic?

The chords for Crosstown Traffic are: C, D7(#9), G7, F, A#, A, D7/C, C7(#9)

What is the original key of Crosstown Traffic?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing Crosstown Traffic?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Crosstown Traffic in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Crosstown Traffic be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Crosstown Traffic on ukulele?

Chord Crosstown Traffic can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Crosstown Traffic?

Crosstown Traffic uses 8 chords: C, D7(#9), G7, F, A#, A, D7/C, C7(#9)

What is the easiest way to play Crosstown Traffic?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Crosstown Traffic released in?

Crosstown Traffic was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Crosstown Traffic?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Crosstown Traffic to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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