I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees Asked the Lord above "Have mercy, save poor Bob, if you please" Mmmmm, standin' at the crossroad, I tried to flag a ride Standin' at the crossroad, I tried to flag a ride Didn't nobody seem to know me, everybody pass me by Mmmm, the sun goin' down, boy, dark gon' catch me here Oooo, oooeeee, boy, dark gon' catch me here I haven't got no lovin' sweet woman that love and feel my care You can run, you can run, tell my friend-boy1 Willie Brown2 You can run, tell my friend-boy1 Willie Brown2 Lord, that I'm standin' at the crossroad, babe, I believe I'm sinkin' down