Wayfaring Stranger

by Southern American Folksong

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Lyrics

I am a (Dm)poor

way far ing stran ger

while trav ’ling (Gm)through

this world of (Dm)woe,

yet there’s no sick

ness, toil nor dan ger

in that bright (Gm)world

to which I (Dm)go.

I’m go ing (Bb)there

to see my (F)Fa ther,

I’m go ing (Bb)there

no more to (Dm)roam.

I’m on ly go

ing o ver Jor dan,

I’m on ly (Gm)go

ing o ver (Dm)home.

I know dark (Dm)clouds

will gath er ’round me,

I know my (Gm)way

is rough and (Dm)steep,

but gold en fields

lie out be fore me

where God’s re (Gm)deemed

shall ev er (Dm)sleep.

I’m go ing (Bb)there

to see my (F)moth er,

she said she’d (Bb)meet

me when I (Dm)come.

I’m on ly go

ing o ver Jor dan,

I’m on ly (Gm)go

ing o ver (Dm)home.

I know dark (Dm)home.

Wayfaring Stranger by Southern American Folksong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wayfaring Stranger” by Southern American Folksong in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Wayfaring Stranger" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Wayfaring Stranger"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.