Intro
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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 
 
Instrumental
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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