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 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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