Wayfaring Stranger clawhammer banjo tabs
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Clawhammer
This tune sounds great in Double C. We really get to use that low string in the melody on this one and it creates a very powerful sound.
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Up the Neck
This arrangement uses melody mostly on the first string. Playing the melody on the higher strings sounds great, and really helps it stand out when playing with others. Check out the lick switcher for some great melodic, drop thumb, and clawhammer licks.
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Minor Tuning
This song is often played in A minor. Tune your open strings to gDGBbD. Capo at the second fret. Spike your fifth string at the seventh fret. Do that, and you'll be ready to play this tune!
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Sawmill Tuning
Sawmill tuning is used all the time in old-time playing. It opens up some nice options for Wayfaring Stranger too. Check it out!
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Wayfaring Stranger lyrics
I am a poor wayfaring stranger Traveling through this world of woe But there's no sickness, toil or danger In that great world to which I go I'm going there to see my Father I'm going there no more to roam I'm only goin' over Jordan I'm only goin' over home I know dark clouds will gather 'round me I know my way is rough and steep But beautious fields lie just before me Where God's redeemed there vigils keep I'm going there to see my Mother She said she'd meet me when I come I'm only goin' over Jordan I'm only goin' over home I'm going there to see my Father I'm going there no more to roam I'm only goin' over Jordan I'm only goin' over home I'm only goin' over home