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I Am A Pilgrim
Bill Monroe
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Chord Chart
A
D7
D7
G
G7
C7
C7
G
G
G
G7
C
C7
G
D7
G
G
Chords used:
C
C7
D7
G
G7
Lyrics
I am a pilgrim and a stranger
Traveling through this wearisome land
And I've got a home in that yonder city, good Lord
And it's not (good Lordy it's not) not made by hand
I got a mother, a sister and a brother
Who have gone to that sweet home
And I am determined to go and see them, good Lord
Over on (good Lordy over on) that distant shore
As I go down to that river Jordan
Just to bathe my weary soul
If I could touch but just the hem of His garment, good Lord
I believe (good Lordy I believe) that it would make me whole
Now when I'm dead, laying in my coffin
All of my friends all gather round
They can say that he's just laying there sleeping, good Lord
Sweet peace (Lordy sweet peace) his soul is found
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About This Song
I Am A Pilgrim is a Bill Monroe classic that works equally well as an instrumental or vocal number. While it's often sung, the melody is strong enough to stand on its own as a fiddle tune, making it a versatile addition to any jam.
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