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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Wayfaring Stranger" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Wayfaring Stranger”
- Can I play "Wayfaring Stranger" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wayfaring Stranger" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Wayfaring Stranger" by Southern American Folksong played in?
- Wayfaring Stranger is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wayfaring Stranger"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wayfaring Stranger" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Wayfaring Stranger"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wayfaring Stranger"?
- "Wayfaring Stranger" was originally performed by Southern American Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Southern American Folksong can I play here?
- Try "Arkansas Traveler", "House Of The Rising Sun", "Wondrous Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Wayfaring Stranger"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wayfaring Stranger" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Wayfaring Stranger"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wayfaring Stranger" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.