The Poor Wayfaring Stranger
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
I absolutely love this song and I noticed
there were no chords anywhere online, so
I made this. It might not be 100% accurate
but it suits my needs.
[Intro]
Fm Fsus4 Bb Fm Fsus4 Fm
Fm Fsus4 Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
[Verse 1]
Fm Fsus4 Bb Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm just a poor- wayfaring stranger
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
Traveling through- this world below
Fm Fsus4 Bb Fm Fsus4 Fm
There is no si- ckness, toil or danger
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
In that bright world- to which I go
[Chorus 1]
Ab Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm going there- to see my father
Ab Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm going there- no more to roam
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm just a'going over Jordan
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm just a'going over home
[Verse 2]
Fm Fsus4 Bb Fm Fsus4 Fm
I know dark clouds- will gather over me
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I know my path- is rough and steep
Fm Fsus4 Bb Fm Fsus4 Fm
But golden fields- lie out before me
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
Where weary eyes- no more shall meet
[Chorus 2]
Ab Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm going there- to see my mother
Ab Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
She said she'd meet- me when I come
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm just a'going over Jordan
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm just a'going over home
[Verse 3]
Fm Fsus4 Bb Fm Fsus4 Fm
I want to sing- salvation's story
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
In concert with- the blood-washed band
Fm Fsus4 Bb Fm Fsus4 Fm
I want to wear- a crown of glory
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
When I get home- to that good land
[Chorus 3]
Ab Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm going there- to see my brothers
Ab Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
They passed before- me one by one
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm just a'going over Jordan
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm just a'going over home
[Verse 4]
Fm Fsus4 Bb Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'll soon be free- from every trial
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
This form will rest- beneath the sod
Fm Fsus4 Bb Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'll drop the cross- of self-denial
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
And enter in- my home with God
[Chorus 4]
Ab Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm going there- to see my Savior
Ab Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
Who shed for me- his precious blood
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm just a'going over Jordan
Fm Bb Db Fm Fsus4 Fm
I'm just a'going over home…
How to play The Poor Wayfaring Stranger
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 E. 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.