Biography:
Elmore James (Elmore Brooks, Richland, Mississippi, 27th January 1918 – Chicago, Illinois, 24th May 1963) was an American blues singer and guitarist. He was known as "The King of the Slide Guitar".
James was born fifty miles north of Jackson (not to be confused with another Richland just south of Jackson). He began playing as a teen, under the names "Cleanhead" and "Joe Willie James", alongside musicians such as the first Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, and Robert Johnson.
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[Verse 1]
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Well I'm standin' at the crossroads
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With my head hung down and cryin'
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Yes, I'm standin' at the crossroads
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With my head hung down and cryin'
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Well I was looking for my baby
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And I know she's not around
[Verse 2]
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I work hard for my baby
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She treats me like a slave
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I work hard for my baby
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And she treats me like a slave
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Yes, she must be tired of livin'
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I'll put her six feet in the grave
[Verse 3]
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Well I'm standin' at the crossroads
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And my baby's not around
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Standin' at the crossroads, and my baby's not around
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Well, I begin to wonder
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If poor Elmore's second down
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[Verse 4]
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I'm standin' here waitin' baby
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With my heart right in my hand
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Yes, standin' here waitin' baby
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With my heart right in my hand
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Well, I was looking for my baby
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And she's out with another man
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[Verse 1]
D
Well I'm standin' at the crossroads
G D
With my head hung down and cryin'
G
Yes, I'm standin' at the crossroads
D
With my head hung down and cryin'
A
Well I was looking for my baby
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And I know she's not around
[Verse 2]
D
I work hard for my baby
G D
She treats me like a slave
D
I work hard for my baby
G D
And she treats me like a slave
A
Yes, she must be tired of livin'
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I'll put her six feet in the grave
[Verse 3]
D
Well I'm standin' at the crossroads
G D
And my baby's not around
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Standin' at the crossroads, and my baby's not around
A
Well, I begin to wonder
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If poor Elmore's second down
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[Verse 4]
D
I'm standin' here waitin' baby
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With my heart right in my hand
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Yes, standin' here waitin' baby
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With my heart right in my hand
A
Well, I was looking for my baby
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And she's out with another man
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