I Am A Pilgrim
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D G G7
I am a pilgrim and a stranger
C C7 G
Travelling through this wearsome land
G G7 C C7
I've got a home in that yonder city, good Lord
G riff D G
And it's not not made by hand
I've got a mother, sister and a brother
Who have been this way before
I am determined to go and see them, good Lord
Over on that other shore
I going down to the river of Jordan
Just to bathe my wearsome soul
If I can just touch the hem of his garmet, good Lord
Then I know he'd take me home
REPEAT FIRST VERSE
riff: (on A string): 2 2 3 4 5
(from Sweethearts of the Rodeo, 1968)
(sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)
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 D. 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.