I am a poor wayfaring stranger
While traveling through this world of woe
Yet there's no sickness, toil or danger
In that bright world to which I go
Chorus:
I'm going there to see my father
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
I know my way is rough and steep
Yet beauteous fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed their vigils keep
Chorus:
I'm going there to see my mother
She said she'd meet me when I come
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
Verse:
| Dm | Gm | Dm | Dm |
| Gm | Gm | Em7 | A7 |
| Dm | Gm | Dm | Dm |
| Gm | A7 | Dm | Dm |
Verse:
| Bb | Bb | F | F |
| Bb | Bb | Em7 | A7 |
| Dm | Gm | Dm | Dm |
| Gm | A7 | Dm | Dm |
Instrumental Versions