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This is a Single Song DIGITAL PDF SHEET MUSIC VERSION of “Poor Wayfaring Stranger “, arranged by Jason Tonioli.
This may be Jason Tonioli’s most requested book ever.
Since the release of Easier Piano Hymns, Volumes 1 and 2, pianists and teachers have continued asking for a third volume.
The series began when Jason wanted to give his 10-year-old son hymn arrangements that sounded full and beautiful while he progressed from a beginning to an intermediate pianist. What started as a project for his son quickly connected with thousands of pianists who wanted music that sounded impressive without being unnecessarily difficult to play.
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This is a Single Song DIGITAL PDF SHEET MUSIC VERSION of “Poor Wayfaring Stranger “, arranged by Jason Tonioli.
About this Song:
Side Notes: I’d heard this tune sung by many people but had a hard time finding any piano solo that I liked, so I decided to write my own arrangement of this hymn. This is a modified Easier version of that original piano solo.
This tune is a well-known American folk and gospel song that likely originated in the early 19th century. There are many variations of the lyrics and many versions that have been published over time. The song talks about times of hardship and the end of a person’s life in this world. The melody is haunting and I ended up singing this in my head for several weeks. As I worked on this arrangement and sang the traditional lyrics to myself, I felt it needed an additional verse.
I added a new final verse of lyrics that I felt would complete the song and story. After singing about going home to be with our mother and father who would be waiting for us once we passed to the next life, I thought these lyrics fitting. “Throughout my life, I’ve met good people. I’ve made good friends along the way. Though I’m a poor, wayfaring stranger, I know I’ve never been alone. I’m goin’
home, to see my Savior! I’m goin’ home to see my friends. My family’s surely waitin’ for me, when its my time to go back home. They’ll be there when I go back home.”
I hope these words can bring some comfort to someone who has lost a loved one. I know the hole that is left when a loved one passes on and hope the addition to this amazing song will help bring peace and comfort to someone.
You can download the entire songbook at Tonioli.com.
