Wayfaring Stranger

from Songs The 'Old Folks' Sang by Tommy Willis

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Copyright 2011 Willis Bros. Music BMI
Words and music are in the public domain worldwide, although this arrangement is mine.

I've been wanting to do this tune like forever. I think everyone from Burl Ives to Pee Wee Herman has recorded it. My time at Ray's cabin, and having to deal with the loss of my son, drew out the need to make it my own. Not a somber boo hoo whiny tune - but a rejoicing and playing in hope of the resurrection and life to come. Man I love that screaming Telecaster.

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I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through, this world of woe
Yet there's no sickness, toil nor danger
In that bright world, to which I go

I'm going there to see my momma
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
Those beautiful fields lie just beyond me
Where souls redeemed, their vigils keep

I'm going home to be with Jesus
He said He'd meet me when I come
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home

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from Songs The 'Old Folks' Sang, released August 27, 2013

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Tommy Willis Gunnison

I've never have been good at bio's.... Former lead guitar player for Andraé Crouch. Old Jesus Freak, Songwriter, Guitar player, and most proudly, Poppa.

Poppa is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Died April 15, 2014. They say death and taxes....

We plan on keeping this site around for a while and updating it with a larger catalog of his songs. Thank you and God Bless. ... more

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