written by Merle Travis G D7 G 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 D7 G I've got a mother a sister and brother C G Who have been this way before C I am determined to go and see them good Lord G D7 G Over on that other shore Repeat #1 D7 G I'm going down to that river of Jordan C G Just to bath my wearisome soul C If I could just touch the hem of His garment good Lord G D7 G Then I know He'll take me home Repeat #1