I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees Asked the Lord for mercy, said, "Help me if you please" I went down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride I went down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride No one seemed to know me, everybody passed me by You can run, you can run, tell my friend Willie Brown You can run, you can run, tell my friend Willie Brown That I'm standing at the crossroads, I believe I'm sinking down