written by Merle Travis
E B7 E
I am a pilgrim and a stranger
A E
Traveling through this wearisome land
A
I've got a home in that yonder city good Lord
E B7 E
And it's not not made by hand
B7 E
I've got a mother a sister and brother
A E
Who have been this way before
A
I am determined to go and see them good Lord
E B7 E
Over on that other shore
B7 E
I'm going down to that river of Jordan
A E
Just to bath my wearisome soul
A
If I could just touch the hem of His garment good Lord
E B7 E
Then I know He'll take me home