Lone Pilgrim

Traditional

Key of D · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

  D5   Dsus4 Gadd9 D5 Gadd9 Aadd4 D5
I came to the place where the lone pilgrim lay
                           Aadd4 Aadd4 D5
And pensively stood by his tomb
     Gadd9 D5 Dsus4 D5 Gadd9 Aadd4 D5
When In a low whisper I heard someone say
             Aadd4   D5   Dsus4 D5
How  sweetly I sleep here alone

Verse 2

    D5      Gadd9 Dsus4 D5 Gadd9 Aadd4 D5
The tempest may howl and the loud thunder roar
    D5        Aadd4
And gathering storms may arise
    Aadd4 Gadd9 D5 Dsus4 D5 Gadd9 Aadd4 D5
But calm is my feeling at rest is my soul
          Aadd4 D5
The tears are all wiped from my eyes

Verse 3

    D5    Gadd9 Aadd4 D5 Gadd9 Aadd4 D5
The cause of my master compels me from home
              Aadd4     Aadd4 D5
No kindred or relatives nigh
  Aadd4 Gadd9 D5     Gadd9 Aadd4 D5
I met the contingent and sank to the tomb
                Aadd4    D5 Dsus4 D5
My soul flew to mansions on high

Verse 4

   D5   Gadd9 Aadd4   D5  Gadd9    Aadd4 D5
Go tell my companions and children most dear
                         Aadd4 Aadd4 D5
To weep not for me while I’m gone
    Aadd4 Gadd9 D5 Dsus4 D5 Gadd9 Aadd4  D5
The same hand that led me through storms most severe
           Aadd4    D5 Dsus4 D5
Has kindly assisted me on