Wayfaring Stranger
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[INTRO: ]Am Dm Am
VERSE:
Am
I'M JUST A POOR
WAYFARING STRANGER
Dm
TRAVELLING THROUGH
Am
THIS WORLD BELOW
THERE IS NO SICKNESS
NO TOIL, NOR DANGER
Dm
IN THAT BRIGHT LAND
Am
TO WHICH I GO
[Refrão] F
I'M GOING THERE
C
TO SEE MY FATHER
F
AND ALL MY LOVED ONES
E E7 E
WHO'VE GONE ON
Am
I'M JUST GOING OVER JORDAN
Dm Am
I'M JUST GOING OVER HOME
INSTRUMENTAL: Am Dm Am Am Dm Am
VERSE:
I KNOW DARK CLOUDS
WILL GATHER ROUND ME
I KNOW MY WAY
IS HARD AND STEEP
BUT BEAUTIOUS FIELDS
ARISE BEFORE ME
WHERE GOD'S REDEEMED
THEIR VIGILS KEEP
CHORUS:
I'M GOING BACK
TO SEE MY MOTHER
SHE SAID SHE'D MEET ME
WHEN I COME
SO I'M JUST GOING OVER JORDAN
I'M JUST GOING OVER HOME
I'M JUST GOING OVER JORDAN
Am -- end dead on this chord
I'M JUST GOING OVER HOME
Enjoy!
How to play Wayfaring Stranger
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.