Wayfaring Stranger
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Cm F G# D# F
verse 1
Cm D# F G#
I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
Cm D# G G7
Traveling through this land below
Cm D# F G#
There'll be no sorrow Lord there'll be no saddness
Cm G Cm
To this land to which I go
G# Bb D#
I'm going there to see my Mama
G# Bb G G7
I'm goin' there no more to roam
Cm D# F G#
I'm just a going over Jordan
Cm G Cm
I'm just a goin' over home
Solo: Cm D# F G# Cm G G7 Cm D# F G# Cm G7 Cm
[Refrão] G# Bb D#
Well I'm goin' there to see my Mama
G# Bb G G7
I'm goin' there no more to roam
Cm D# F G#
I'm just goin'.... over Jordan
Cm G Cm F G#
I'm just a going.... over home
Cm G Cm F G# Cm
I'm just a going .....over home
How to play 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 Cm. 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.