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 — 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.

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About “Wayfaring Stranger”

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.

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