Old Crossroads, The

Written by Bill Monroe

Key of G · Chords: I V

Verse 1

   G
Oh my brother take this warning
             D7         G
Don’t let ol Satan take your hand
       G
You’ll be lost in sin forever
             D7        G
You’ll never reach the promised land

Chorus

    G
The old crossroads now is waiting
              D7  G
Which one are you going to take
    G
One leads down to destruction
          D7     G
The other to the pearly gate

Verse 2

    G
One road leads up to heaven
          D7   G
The other goes down below
      G
Jesus our savior will protect you
                D7              G
He’ll guide you through the old crossroads

Verse 3

Soon your life will be over
                    D7      G
You’ll have to face the old crossroads
     G
Will you be ready then my brother
        D7      G
To shun the one down below