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Crosstown Traffic

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[Intro]
C7     F7
C7     F7
C7     F7
Bb
[Verse 1]
C7You jump in front of my car when you
F7You know all the time that
C7Ninety miles an hour, girl, is the sF7peed I drive
Bb7You tell me it's alright, Ebyou don't mind a little pain
Ab7You say you just want me to G7take you for a ride
[Chorus]
You're just like C7crosstown traffic
So hard to F7get through to you
C7Crosstown traffic
I don't need to F7run over you
C7Crosstown traffic
All you do is F7slow me down
And I'm Bbtrying to get on the other side of town
[Verse 2]
C7I'm not the only soul who's accuF7sed of hit and run
C7Tire tracks all across your back
I can F7see you had your fun
Bb7But darling can't you see my sEbignals turn from green to red
Ab7And with you I can see a traffic jam strG7aight up ahead
[Chorus]
You're just like C7crosstown traffic
So hard to F7get through to you
C7Crosstown traffic
I don't need to F7run over you
C7Crosstown traffic
All you do is F7slow me down
And I'm Bbtrying to get on the other side of town

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The story behind the song

"Crosstown Traffic" features the full Jimi Hendrix Experience lineup, with Hendrix himself on guitar and vocals, Noel Redding on bass, and Mitch Mitchell on drums. Hendrix also adds a unique touch by playing a makeshift kazoo alongside his lead guitar, giving the song a distinctive sound. The track blends hard rock riffs with elements of blues and acid rock, making it an early example of psychedelic funk. It plays like a pulsating and explosive session, full of exciting energy.

AI-written from these sources:Crosstown Traffic (song) — Wikipedia ↗Jimi Hendrix — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Crosstown Traffic

by Jimi Hendrix

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Bb7

Ab7

[Intro]

C7 F7

[Verse 1]

You jump in front of my car when you

You know all the time that

C7 F7

Ninety miles an hour, girl, is the speed I drive

Bb7 Eb

You tell me it's alright, you don't mind a little pain

Ab7 G7

You say you just want me to take you for a ride

[Chorus]

You're just like crosstown traffic

So hard to get through to you

Crosstown traffic

I don't need to run over you

Crosstown traffic

All you do is slow me down

And I'm trying to get on the other side of town

[Verse 2]

C7 F7

I'm not the only soul who's accused of hit and run

Tire tracks all across your back

I can see you had your fun

Bb7 Eb

But darling can't you see my signals turn from green to red

Ab7 G7

And with you I can see a traffic jam straight up ahead

[Chorus]

You're just like crosstown traffic

So hard to get through to you

Crosstown traffic

I don't need to run over you

Crosstown traffic

All you do is slow me down

And I'm trying to get on the other side of town

About Crosstown Traffic Chords by Jimi Hendrix

Learn how to play Crosstown Traffic by Jimi Hendrix with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Crosstown Traffic chords”, “Crosstown Traffic guitar chords”, or “Jimi Hendrix Crosstown Traffic chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Crosstown Traffic chords and for experienced players who want accurate Crosstown Traffic lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C7, F7, Bb, Bb7, Eb, Ab7.

FAQ — Crosstown Traffic by Jimi Hendrix

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What key is "Crosstown Traffic" in?

The chords for "Crosstown Traffic" show the original chord names (including C7, F7, Bb, Bb7, Eb, Ab7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.