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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Wayfaring Stranger" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Wayfaring Stranger" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Wayfaring Stranger" is in G.
- What key is "Wayfaring Stranger" by Southern American Folksong played in?
- Wayfaring Stranger is arranged in the key of G 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.
- Does "Wayfaring Stranger" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Wayfaring Stranger" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "Wayfaring Stranger"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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