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Crosstown Traffic

Jimi Hendrix

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  E   E
  F#7(#9)   B7   F#7(#9)   B7   F#7(#9)   B7
  E   E

Verse 1
  F#7(#9)    You Jump In Front Of My Car When You,       You Know All TheB7 Time That
  F#7(#9)    Ninety Miles An Hour, Girl,       Is ThB7e Speed I Drive
  E    You Tell Me It's Alright,   You ADon't Mind A Little Pain
  D    You Say You Just Want Me To   Take You For A C#Ride                           E​

Hook
 You're Just Like CrosstownF#7(#9) Traffic, So Hard To Get Through To You   B7​
  F#7(#9)Crosstown Traffic, I Don't Need To Run Over You      B7​
  F#7(#9)Crosstown Traffic, All You Do Is Slow Me Down    B7​
And I'm TryinEg To Get On The Other Side Of Town                E​

Verse 2
  F#7(#9)    I'm Not The Only Soul Who's        Accused OB7f Hit And Run,
  F#7(#9)    Tire Tracks All Across Your Back, Uh-Huh,       I Can See You HaB7d Your Fun
  E    But A Darling, Can't You See My Signals       Turn From GreAen To Red
  D    And With You I Can See A Traffic Jam       Straight UpC# Ahead                              E​

Last-Hook
 You're Just Like CrosstownF#7(#9) Traffic, So Hard To Get Through To You   B7​
  F#7(#9)Crosstown Traffic, I Don't Need To Run Over You      B7​
  F#7(#9)Crosstown Traffic, All You Do Is Slow Me Down    B7​
And I'm TryinF#7/Eg To Get On The Other Side Of Town                E7(#9)​

Instruments
  C#   C#   C#   C# D

Fade Out
Yeah Now Crosstown F#7(#9)Traffic,       Look Out,   LoB7ok Out, BabEy,       Let Me Through E​
  F#7(#9)Crosstown Traffic   Yeah, LoB7ok Out                  E      E​
  F#7(#9)Crosstown Traffic    Yeah, LoB7ok Out,    Look Out, LooEk Out                     E​
  F#7(#9)Crosstown Traffic    Yeah, LoB7ok Out,     Watch That SEtreet                      E​
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Crosstown Traffic?

The chords for Crosstown Traffic are: E, F#7(#9), B7, A, D, C#, F#7/E, E7(#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: E, F#7(#9), B7, A, D, C#, F#7/E, E7(#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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