Wayfaring Stranger — Haunting Acoustic Duet | Chris & Anne

#WayfaringStranger #AcousticFolk #candlelightsessions A song the wandering soul has carried for nearly 200 years. This is "Wayfaring Stranger" — a haunting acoustic duet by candlelight, performed by Chris & Anne, the K & H Nocturne duo. 🎵 LISTEN ON: ► Subscribe for new acoustic & gospel covers every Sunday ► Hit the bell 🔔 to never miss a release ──────────────────────────────────────── 🪕 ABOUT THIS COVER Episode 2 of our Candlelight Sessions — stripped-down readings of the old hymns and folk songs that shaped American music. After "Amazing Grace" last week, we wanted to take you somewhere darker, more contemplative. "Wayfaring Stranger" is a traditional Appalachian folk song from the early 1800s, anonymous, sung for generations by those on the long road home. If this song reaches you tonight, leave a comment below — we read every single one. ──────────────────────────────────────── ▶️ DIDN'T SEE EPISODE 1? Watch our cover of "Amazing Grace" — Episode 1 of Candlelight Sessions:    • Amazing Grace — The Most Peaceful Acoustic...   ──────────────────────────────────────── 🎤 ABOUT Chris & Anne We're Chris and Anne, a country / folk / gospel duo sharing timeless songs of faith, family, and the long road home. 🎸 Chris — warm baritone, steel-string guitar 🎤 Anne — soulful harmonies, clear as candlelight ──────────────────────────────────────── 📜 LYRICS I am a humble traveling pilgrim Walking through this weary world below But there's no sorrow, pain or hardship Where I am bound, where I will go I'm going home to see my Father I'm going home, no more to roam I'm only crossing over Jordan I'm only going to my home I know dark clouds will gather over me I know the path is rough and long But golden fields are waiting for me Where I will sing my final song I'm going home to see my Father I'm going home, no more to roam I'm only crossing over Jordan I'm only going to my home I'll soon be free from every trial This weary heart will find its rest I'll lay aside this earthly burden And enter where the soul is blessed I'm going home… I'm only going home… ──────────────────────────────────────── ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro — Fingerpicking by lantern light 0:15 Verse 1 — A humble traveling pilgrim 0:42 Chorus — Going home (Chris + Anne harmony) 1:13 Verse 2 — Dark clouds & the long path 1:41 Instrumental interlude 2:02 Chorus — Full duet harmony 2:27 Verse 3 — Anne's solo (this weary heart) 2:47 Climax — Going home together 3:00 Outro — Anne fading into the night ──────────────────────────────────────── 📖 ABOUT THE SONG "Wayfaring Stranger" (also known as "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" or "I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger") is a traditional American folk and gospel song believed to date from the early 19th century. The author is unknown — the song was passed down orally through the Appalachian and Southern American traditions, becoming part of the fabric of folk music. It has been recorded by Burl Ives, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Jack White, Eva Cassidy, and many others. The song was prominently featured in the films "1917" (2019) and "Cold Mountain" (2003), and remains one of the most beloved traditional songs in American music. The song speaks to anyone who has lost someone, anyone walking a hard road, anyone keeping faith that home is still ahead. ──────────────────────────────────────── 🙏 NEW VIDEOS EVERY SUNDAY Click subscribe →    / @chrisannecountryduets   ──────────────────────────────────────── ⚠️ A NOTE ON OUR PROCESS This recording features AI-assisted vocals and visuals from our duo K & H Nocturne. The song "Wayfaring Stranger" is in the public domain (traditional, anonymous, early 1800s). We use modern tools to bring traditional songs to a wider audience while remaining faithful to their spirit. ──────────────────────────────────────── #WayfaringStranger #AcousticCover #FolkMusic #GospelMusic #AppalachianFolk #ChristianMusic #CountryGospel #AcousticDuet #TraditionalMusic #CandlelightSessions #KHNocturne #AcousticGuitar #HauntingMusic #PeacefulMusic #SundayHymns #AmericanaMusic #OldFolkSongs #HymnsOfFaith