The Rolling Stones – Criss Cross Chord Progression on Piano & Ukulele

The Rolling Stones – Criss Cross Chord Progression on Piano & Ukulele

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This is the chords of Criss Cross by The Rolling Stones on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

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INTRO
G   C6 G

  G   C6 G

  G   C6 G

  G   C6

VERSE
 G   C6 G     C6
Baby.      Ooh!
 G   C6
Baby
G   C6 G
      Save me
C6  G     C6
   Save me.
	

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PRE-CHORUS:
  F
Yeah, here come a woman
 C                       G   G C6
Givin' me a criss cross mind
 G     C6
Save me
 G     C6
Save me
 F
Yeah, here come a woman
 C                       G   G
Giving me a criss cross mind

CHORUS
D         C                   G      G
  Ooh, I got a lotta knots in my hair
 D      C                        G  G
Ooh, I can't seem to straighten out
F           C                        G    G
  Yeah, I think I need a blood transfusion
 F
Yeah, here come a lady
 C                       G   G  C6
Giving me a criss cross mind	

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VERSE
 G     C6   G  C6
Darling
 G     C6
Darling
 G     C6
Save me
  G     C6
Touch me
 G     C6
Kiss me
 G        C6
Lip to lip
 G       C6
Fingertip
 G        C6
Tip to tip
 G          C6
Skin to skin,
 G          C6
Skin to skin
 G              C6
Tongue to tongue
 G                     C6
Touch me, touch me baby
 G            C6
Thigh to thigh
 G            C6
Tooth to tooth
 G                                       C6
Back to back, back to front, hip to hip, toe to toe

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PRE-CHORUS
  F
Touch me baby
C        G   G
  Yeah, yeah
 F
Yeah here come a lady
 C                        G   G
Giving' me a criss cross mind

CHORUS
D        C                          G   G
  Yeah, mama walkin' around in the rain
D            C                G   G
  Yeah, she wanted you every night

F           C                        G     G
  Yeah, I think I need a blood transfusion
 F
Yeah, here come a woman
 C                       G   G
Givin' me a criss cross mind	

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OUTRO
 G      C6
Darling,
 G     C6
Save Me!
 G      C6
Someone,
 G     C6
Save Me!
 G   C6
Baby
 G  C6
Baby
 G     C6
Save me
 G  C6
Yow
 G     C6
Save me
 G     C6
Save me
 G                       C6
Save me one more time now
 G     C6
Save me
 G     C6
Save me
 G        C6
Save me  owww
 G     C6
Save me
 G     C6
Save me
 G     C6
Save me
  G           C6
Tooth to tooth
  G           C6
Cheek to cheek
  G                           C6
Tooth to tooth, Cheek to cheek
 G        C6
Hit you up
 G     C6   G  C6  G
Darling	

How to play Criss Cross: key, chords and progression

Criss Cross by The Rolling Stones is centred on C major (no sharps or flats). The song uses 5 chords: G, C6, F, C and D.

The progression the song keeps returning to is C – G – F – C (I – V – IV – I in C major). In solfa, that is doh – soh – fah – doh. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
C6 chord on guitar (x32210)
C6C E G A
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

Criss Cross chords: questions

What key is Criss Cross in?

Criss Cross by The Rolling Stones is centred on C major (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Criss Cross?

Criss Cross uses 5 chords: G, C6, F, C, D.

What is the chord progression of Criss Cross?

The main progression is C – G – F – C (I – V – IV – I).

Is Criss Cross easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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