Verse 1
Am E7 Am
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Dm E7 Am
While trav’ling through this world of woe
Am E7 Am
There is no sickness, toil, nor danger
Dm E7 Am
In that bright world to which I go
F C
I’m going there to see my father
F E7
I’m going there, no more to roam
Am E7 Am
I am just going over Jordan
Dm E7 Am
I am just going over home
Verse 2
Am E7 Am
I know dark clouds will gather o’er me
Dm E7 Am
I know my path - way’s rough and steep
Am E7 Am
But golden fields lie out before me
Dm E7 Am
Where weary eyes no more shall weep
F C
I’m going there to see my mother
F E7
She said she’d meet me when I come
Am E7 Am
I am just going over Jordan
Dm E7 Am
I am just going over home
Verse 3
Am E7 Am
I'll soon be free from every trial.
Dm E7 Am
This form will rest beneath the sod.
Am E7 Am
I'll drop the cross of self denial,
Dm E7 Am
And enter in my home with God
F C
I'm going there to meet my Savior.
F E7
I'm going there no more to roam.
Am E7 Am
I'm just a going over Jordan.
Dm E7 Am
I'm just a going over home.
Verse 4
Am E7 Am
I want to wear my crown of glory.
Dm E7 Am
When AI get home to that bright land.
Am E7 Am
I want to shout salvation's story,
Dm E7 Am
In concert with the bloodwashed band.
F C
I'm going there to meet my Savior,
F E7
To sing His praise forevermore.
Am E7 Am
I'm just a going over Jordan,
Dm E7 Am
I'm just a going over home.
