Wayfaring Stranger
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Intro: Em Am B7 Em
Em
I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
Am B7
Travelling through this world of woe
Em
There is no sickness, no toil, nor danger
Am B7 Em
I'm that bright land which I go
C G
I'm going there to see my mother
C B7
She said she'd meet me when I come
Em
I'm just going over Jordan
Am B7 Em
I'm just go...ing over home
Em
I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
Am B7
I know my way is rough and steep
Em
But beauteous fields lie just before me
Am B7 Em
Where god's redeemed their vigils keep
C G
I'm going there to see my father
C B7
I'm going there no more to roam
Em
So, I'm just going over Jordan
Am B7 Em
I'm just go...ing over home
( Em Em Em )
Em
I'll son be free from earthly trials
Am B7
This body rest in the ol' churchyard
Em
I'll drop this cross of self-denial
Am B7 Em
And go singing home to god
C G
I'm going there to see my savior
C B7
I'm going there no more to roam
Em
I am just going over Jordan
Am B7 Em
I am just go...ing over home
Em
I am just going over Jordan
Am B7 Am
I am just go...ing over home
I am just go...ing
How to play Wayfaring Stranger
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.