I Am A Pilgrim
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G D7 G
I am a pilgrim and a stranger
C G
Traveling through this wearisome land
C
I've got a home in that yonder city good Lord
G D7 G
And it's not not made by hand
D7 G
I've got a mother a sister and brother
C G
Who have been this way before
C
I am determined to go and see them good Lord
G D7 G
Over on that other shore
D7 G
I'm going down to that river of Jordan
C G
Just to bath my wearisome soul
C
If I could just touch the hem of His garment good Lord
G D7 G
Then I know He'll take me home
How to play I Am A Pilgrim
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.