Conversation so far:
What are the lyrics?
Both versions of the song open with the protagonist kneeling at a crossroads to ask God's mercy.
What happens after he asks?
The song has been used to perpetuate the myth of Johnson selling his soul to the Devil for his musical ability.
What does he say in the song to give this idea?
he expresses apprehension at being stranded as darkness approaches and asks that his friend Willie Brown be advised that "I'm sinkin' down".
What else does he say in the song?
The first take of the song, which was used for the single, includes a fifth verse that is not included in the second take.

Question: What was the fifth verse?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the fifth verse of Cross Road Blues?