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 arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Wayfaring Stranger”
- What key is "Wayfaring Stranger" in?
- "Wayfaring Stranger" by Southern American Folksong is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Wayfaring Stranger" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Wayfaring Stranger" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Wayfaring Stranger" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Southern American Folksong can I play here?
- Try "Arkansas Traveler", "House Of The Rising Sun", "Wondrous Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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