Wayfaring Stranger
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Intro Am
[Verso 1]
Am Am
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Dm Am
While travelling through this world of woe
Am Am
Yet there's no sickness, no toil, no danger
Dm E7 Am
In that bright world to which I go
[Refrão]
F C
I'm going there to see my father
F C E7
I'm going there no more to roam
Am Am
I'm only going over Jordan
Dm E7 Am
I'm only going over home
[Verso 2]
Am Am
I know dark clouds will gather round me
Dm Am
I know my way is rough and steep
Am Am
Yet golden fields lie just before me
Dm E7 Am
Where souls redeemed shall ever sleep
[Refrão]
F C
I'm going there to see my father
F C E7
I'm going there no more to roam
Am Am
I'm only going over Jordan
Dm E7 Am
I'm only going over home
[Verso 3]
Am Am
I want to wear that crown of glory
Dm Am
When I get home to that good land
Am Am
I want to shout down Satan's story
Dm E7 Am
In concert with the blood washed band
[Refrão] F C
I'm going there to see my father
F C E7
He said he'd meet me when I come home
Am Am
I'm only going over Jordan
Dm E7 Am
I'm only going over home
F C
I'm going there to see my father
F C E7
He said he'd meet me when I come home
Am
I'm only going over Jordan
Dm E7 Am
I'm only going over home
Am
I'm only going over Jordan
Dm E7 Am
I'm only going over home
Dm E7 Am
I'm only going over home
Final Am E7 Am
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.