Wayfaring Stranger
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Wayfaring Stranger Acústico Ao vivo Cifra por Rhiannon Giddens w/ Francesco Turrisi
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Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi have recorded a haunting version for fretless banjo and accordion. Their recording is in Cm, though this version is transcribed in Em for guitar, so the capo can be positioned for any key to suit the voice.
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CmCapotraste:
8th traste
The recorded version is here: https://youtu.be/mJw-jfjgvaI?si=UcYKzzN84ZPDVTkP,
while another acoustic version can be found here:
https://youtu.be/b1Z4PAZX9Bs?si=fZAr1umNUhFKGb8P,
the second video is useful to see Giddens' picking pattern.
Guitarists can use the 6th, 5th and 4th strings to replicate Giddens' style of banjo
picking.
While the banjo appears to mainly stick with the Em shape,
the other instruments on the official recording provide the
Cmaj7, D, B7sus and B7 over E shapes.
Have fun giving this a try, and let me know if you have further suggestions!
[Intro]
Em Em Em
[Verse 1]
N.C. Em
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Em Cmaj7/E Em
Traveling through this world alone
Em
There is no sickness, toil nor danger
Em Cmaj7/E D/E Em Em
In that fair land to which I go
[Chorus]
N.C. Cmaj7/E Em
I'm goin' home to meet my mother
Cmaj7/E B7sus/E B7/E
I'm goin' home, no more to roam
N.C. Em
I am just goin' over Jordan
Cmaj7/E D/E Em Em
I am just goin' over home
[Verse 2]
Em
I know dark clouds will hover o'er me
Cmaj7/E Em
I know my pathway's rough and steep
Em
But golden fields lie just before me
Cmaj7/E D/E Em Em
Where weary eyes no more will weep
[Chorus]
N.C. Cmaj7/E Em
I'm goin' home to meet my father
Cmaj7/E B7sus/E B7/E
I'm goin' home, no more to roam
N.C. Em
I am just goin' over Jordan
Cmaj7/E D/E Em Em
I am just goin' over home
[Instr]
Em
Cmaj7/E | Em | Em
Em
Cmaj7/E D/E | Em
Cmaj7/E | Em
Cmaj7/E | B7sus/E B7/E
Em | Em
Cmaj7/E D/E | Em | Em
Em | Em
[Verse 3]
N.C. Em
I'll soon be free from every trial
Cmaj7/E Em
This form shall rest beneath the sod
Em
I'll drop that cross of self-denial
Cmaj7/E D/E Em
And enter in that home with God
[Chorus]
N.C. Cmaj7/E Em
I'm goin' home to meet my Savior
Cmaj7/E B7sus/E B7/E
I'm goin' home, no more to roam
N.C. Em
I'm just goin' over Jordan
Cmaj7/E D/E Em Em
I'm just goin' over home
[Outro]
Em
I'm just goin' over Jordan
[slowly, with vocal glissando on the final "goin' over"]
Cmaj7/E N.C. Em
I'm just goin' over home
Em Em Em
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 Cm. 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.