Wayfaring Stranger
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C C/G
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Bb Csus4
Traveling through this world of woe
C C/G
Yet there's no sickness, no toil or danger
Bb C
In that bright world to which I go
F Bb
I'm going there to see my father
F Bb
I'm going there no more to roam
C C/G
I'm only going over Jordan
F Bb C
I'm only going over home, yes Lord
SOLO
I know dark clouds will gather around me
I know my way is rough and steep
Yet beauteous fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed their vigils keep
I'm going there to see my mother
She said she'd meet me when I come
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home, goin' home now
Oh, somebody show me the way 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 C. 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.