written by Merle Travis
A E7 A
I am a pilgrim and a stranger
D A
Traveling through this wearisome land
D
I've got a home in that yonder city good Lord
A E7 A
And it's not not made by hand
E7 A
I've got a mother a sister and brother
D A
Who have been this way before
D
I am determined to go and see them good Lord
A E7 A
Over on that other shore
E7 A
I'm going down to that river of Jordan
D A
Just to bath my wearisome soul
D
If I could just touch the hem of His garment good Lord
A E7 A
Then I know He'll take me home