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Wayfaring Stranger - Bill Monroe Chords

Chords: Em, Am, B7, E

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Genre: bluegrass, country, folk


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

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