Wayfaring Stranger
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Fm Cm
While traveling thru this world of woe
Yet theres no sickness, toil, or danger
Fm Cm
In that bright world to which I go
Ab Eb
Im going there to see my Father
Ab Cm G7
Im going there no more to roam
Cm
Im only going over Jordan
Fm Cm
Im only going over home
SOLO
Cm
I know dark clouds will hang round me,
Fm Cm
I know my way is rough and steep
Yet beauteous fields lie just before me
Fm Cm
Where Gods redeemed their virgils keep
Ab Eb
Im going there to see my mother
Ab Cm G7
She said shed meet me when I come
Cm
I'm only going over Jordan
Fm Cm
I'm only going over home
SOLO
>From Emmylou Harris "Roses In The Snow"
Warner Brothers Records 1980
Visa Music(ASCAP)
How to play Wayfaring Stranger
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fm. 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.