Melody Author: Merle Travis

Lyrics Author: Merle Travis,

Performed By: Merle Travis

I Am A Pilgrim

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I am a pilgrim and a stranger
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Traveling through  this wearisome land
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I’ve got a home in that yonder city good Lord
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And it’s not not made by hand
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I’ve got a mother, a sister and brother
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Who have gone this way before
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I am determined to go and see them good Lord
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Over on that other shore
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C
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I’m going down to that river of Jordan
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Just to bath my wearisome soul
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If I could just touch the hem of His garment good Lord
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Then I know He’ll take me home
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I am a pilgrim and a stranger
C
G
Traveling through  this wearisome land
C
I’ve got a home in that yonder city good Lord
G
D7
G
And it’s not not made by hand

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