A fresh take on the traditional song ‘Wayfaring Stranger’. Arrangement and chords by me. “Wayfaring Stranger” (also known as “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” or “I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger”), Roud 3339, is a well-known American folk and gospel song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul on the journey through life.
Lyrics:
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
While traveling through this world of woe
And there’s no sickness, toil, or danger
In that bright world to which I go
And I’m going there to see my Mother
I’m going there no more to roam
I’m only going over Jordan
I’m only going over home
I know dark clouds will gather ’round me
And I know my way is rough and steep
But beautiful fields rise before me
Where God’s redeemed, their vigils keep
I’m going there to see my Mother
I’m going there no more to roam
I’m going there to see my Father
He said he’d meet me, he’d meet when I come
I’m going there to see my Mother
I’m going there no more to roam
And I’m only going over Jordan
I’m only going over home
https://youtu.be/wZLQij6g1K4