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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Wayfaring Stranger" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Wayfaring Stranger"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Wayfaring Stranger". Key of G, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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