Went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees
Went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees
Asked the Lord above for mercy, "Save me if you please"

Standing at the crossroads, I tried to flag a ride
Standing at the crossroads, I tried to flag a ride
Didn't nobody seem to know me, everybody passed me by

Sun goin' down, dark gon' catch me here
Sun goin' down, dark gon' catch me here
Ain't got no sweet lovin' woman, no-one to feel my care