Wayfaring Stranger
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CAPO: 1
verse 1
Am
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Dm Am
While travelling through this world alone
There is no sickness, toil nor danger
Dm Am
In that bright land to which I go
verse 2
I'm going there to see my mother
Dm Am
I'm going home no more to roam
I am just going over Jordan
Dm Am
I am just going over home
verse 3
I know dark clouds will hover over me
Dm Am
I know my pathway is rough and steep
The golden fields lie out before me
Dm Am
Where weary eyes no more will weep
verse 4
I'm going home to see my father
Dm Am
I'm going home no more to roam
I am just going over Jordan
Dm Am
I am just going over home
Verse 5
I'll soon be free from every trial
Dm Am
This form shall rest beneath the sod
I'll drop the cross of self-denial
Dm Am
And enter in that home of good
Verse 6
I'm going home to see my saviour
Dm Am
Who spilled his precious blood for me
I am just going over Jordan
Dm Am
I am just going over home
I am just going over Jordan
Dm Am
I am just 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 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.