Bill Monroe – Wayfaring Stranger (Guitar)
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The original is in G minor, tuned flat so it's close to F# minor.
To match the original recording, tune slightly flat and put a capo on the 3rd fret. This brings Em up to Gm.
Lyrics changed slightly from his version, because I like these more. :)
Slow, boomchucka swing.
[Intro]
Em
Em
[Verse 1]
Em I am a poor wayfaring stranger Am Em Travelling through this world alone Em There is no sickness, no toil, or danger Am B7 Em E In that bright land, to which I go
[Chorus]
E I'm going home, to see my mother E I'm going home, no more to roam Em Oh I'm just going over Jordan Am B7 Em I am just going over home
[Instrumental]
Em
Am
Em
Em
Am B7 Em
[Verse 2]
Em I know dark clouds will gather round me Am Em And I know my way is rough and steep Em Yet golden fields lie just before me Am B7 E Where weary eyes no more will weep
[Chorus]
E I'm going home, to see my father E I'm going home, no more to roam Em Oh I'm just going over Jordan Am B7 Em I am just going over home
[Instrumental]
Em
Am
Em
Em
Am B7 Em
[Verse 3]
Em I'll soon be free from every trial Am Em This form shall rest beneath the sun Em Take off the cross of self-denial Am B7 E And enter into my home, the only one
[Chorus]
E I'm going home to meet my loved ones E To sing with them forevermore Em I'm only going over Jordan Am B7 Em Em I'm only going over home