Wayfaring Stranger

"The Wayfaring Stranger" (also known as "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" or "I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger"), is a well-known American folk and gospel song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul on the journey through life.

By Sue Rogers 6 years ago in Songs

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As with most folk songs, many variations of the lyrics exist. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.

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