Wayfaring Stranger
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[Intro ]
Am G Am
Dm E7 Am
[Verso 1]
Am G Am
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Dm Am
I'm trav'ling through this world of woes
Am G Am
Yet there is no sickness, no toil, nor danger
Dm E7 Am
In that bright world to which I go
[Refrão]
F C
And I'm going there to see my father
F C E7
I'm going there no more to roam
Am G Am
I'm only go - ing over Jordan
Dm E7 Am
I'm only go - ing over home
Interlude
Am G Am
Dm E7 Am
[Verso 2]
Am G Am
I know dark clouds are gonna gather 'round me
Dm Am
I know my way is rough and steep
Am G Am
But beauteous fields lie just before me
Dm E7 Am
Where God's redeemed their vigils keep
[Refrão]
F C
And I'm going there to see my mother
F C E7
She said she'd meet me when I come
Am G Am
'Cause I'm only go I'm going over Jordan
Dm E7 Am
I'm only going over home
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.