Wayfaring Stranger
View chords used in this chart
Standard tuning.
Am
I'm just a poor wayfarin' stranger,
Dm Am G
While travelin' through this world below.
Am
Yet there's no sickness, no toil, nor danger,
Dm Em Am
In that bright land to which I go.
F C
I'm goin' there to see my Father.
F E
I'm going there no more to roam
Am
I'm just a-going over Jordan
Dm E Am G
I'm just a-going over home
Am
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Dm Am G
A-traveling thru this world below
Am
But there's no sickness, toil, or danger
Dm Em Am
In that bright land to which I go
F C
I'm goin' there to see my Father.
F E
I'm going there no more to roam
Am
I'm just a-going over Jordan
Dm E Am G
I'm just a-going over home
Am Dm E Am G
I'm just a-going over home
Am Dm E Am G
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 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.