Wayfaring Stranger - sung by Jack Marti

[gracepaste]

effing awesome!

[krisgrec]

I like how you play that song

Drop by sometime with a guitar to the Polish

Biebrza National Park-there every summer party time with brother in law and our guitars

[GSDirtboy]

Is this in the key of D? Nice version for us guys who have a hard time getting up to the usual Bluegrass keys.

[guitmartiman]

@GSDirtboy It's actually in the key of Am. I think it's the key most commonly used to play this song.

[sueluvu]

@guitmartiman Hi do you have a cd I can buy? Love your songs

[guitmartiman]

@sueluvu I don't have one with this song on it yet, but yes, I Do have several CDs. Most are scripture song CDs, but I also have one called Mountain Moving with mostly gospel songs and hymns and a couple originals. If you google Mountain Moving, the third hit will be a description of the CD. You can also click on the Albums or website links on my channel for information about our other recordings. Thank you for your interest!

[BillyTaylorOriginals]

Love it :)

[sparky47a]

Great singing! Thanks for posting.

[guitarhack42]

fantastic guitaring! wow.

[pharmakeus62]

legitimate

good picking

[mtmaximilian]

Give that man a recording contract. I'll be standing in line to buy his first album.Excellent!

[ARbenSRbarGR]

Honestly, I think you're too critical about your voice. You don't make the same mistakes that a lot of others make - like singing through your nose and throat, so you don't sound phlegmy or anything. it was very natural. Well done :) I thought you sounded good. And even if you don't think so, at least take comfort in the fact that you sang CORRECTLY. lol

[thequakerchannel]

Amen!

God Bless you!

[naxicevanec]

great, awesome, gogus, i dont know how to describe your performance

[LastRESORTband]

did u make up ur own guitar for this version? cuz i really wannt to learn your version for a an upcoming gig i really want to play this song at,,, ? if you didnt whos version is it?

[guitmartiman]

I did come up with this arrangement, though I wouldn't say it's necessarily original. I actually got most of my inspiration for it from Gary Lowry's classical guitar version.

[arthurleino]

Good version and playing , singing! God Bless!

[apostleds]

Well done.

God bless you.

Brother Don.

[Darkgravx12]

awesome

[CrossmanTelevision]

Great Song, Great Job!

[TECHNESS12]

wooooo hooooo

[ginmillsinger]

Great performance, Jack! 5+Star's! :c)

God bless, and the very best of wishes!

GinMillBill

[alaingaudet]

man I love this song , i love it! your good i like your vibes! peace! keep it up .

[robadob76]

thank you i love this version great great

[2oclock2]

Hey! Really nice version, love it.

I love the song too, my favorite version is the one by Tony Rice.

Excellent aproach my friend. Yap.

*****

[guitmartiman]

Thank you! Based on your interpretation of Beatle songs, I'm not surprised at all that your favorite version is the one by Tony Rice! My favorite version is the one by Tennessee Ernie Ford.

[chloemaude]

Love the song. You do a wonderful job playing and singing it. Do you have cd's for sale?

God Bless!!!

[guitmartiman]

Yes, though, alas, this song is not on one of them. It will probably be on a future one if time lasts.

[wweberpal]

I liked your video! If you like,you can find my music video on Youtube and you can also find my CD on Ebay under Wayne Weberpal. Best Wishes, Wayne Weberpal

[musical83]

you do a good job man. keep it up. Also do you know the accapella group Sweet Deliverance? They do this song pretty good.

[lemonlysunshine]

pretty good, but not my favourite version. I can hardly hear his voice over the guitar.

[Desrtanon]

You are right, this version is the best...my fav. Thank you so much!

[RenaissanceRoss]

very raw and true love it. the guitar sounds like the late bob dylan, but you voice is much better than his.

[dagame345]

You are awesome man.

[PeaceChaser]

Amazing! You are now my new instructor. You play all my favorite tunes - very nicely, and very imitatable... I love the attitude you have as well!

Thanks for sharing these videos.

Also, can anyone tell what chord that is on "woe"? It looks like 320100? Thanks!

[guitmartiman]

It's E7 020100. Thanks for your comment! Gladto be of assistance.

[PeaceChaser]

Thanks! God bless you.

Another great song I think would be right up your alley ... Do you play 'Further Along'? I would love to hear that one too :)

Becoming popular has it's disadvantages, no? Reminds me of that give a mouse a cookie/give a moose a muffin series of kids books.. We always want more :D

[guitmartiman]

I'll put it on my list of requested songs, but I can't make any promises. I'm not sure if I would do it justice enough to upload it!

[popeyeus]

bravo. Best i ever heard. Really.

[guitmartiman]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the affirmation!

[o0whitestripes0o]

Please try Never Far Away, I think you'd do it great justice!

Candy Canes and Christmas Cheer,

Gus

[guitmartiman]

You mean the one sung by Jack White?

[o0whitestripes0o]

Yep.

[bnjrpkr]

Great song! Like this rendition too.

[guitmartiman]

Glad to hear you testify! Maybe you could join me on banjo sometime!

[darasheahan]

great version

[guitmartiman]

Hi Dara, I really liked your version as well. You have a great voice for singing folk songs.

[dropthumb2]

I played my harmonica to your great version of Wayfaring Stranger several times before I noticed that you had made this video in response to Jack White's video. I learned how to play Wayfaring Stranger on my banjo because of Jack White's rendition of the song. So, I guess you and I are on a similar wave length.

Very beautiful and dynamic guitar playing, Sir.

[guitmartiman]

Well, I actually put this video up quite a while before I discovered the Jack White version, but I really liked it, so I decided to just use this video as a response. But that doesn't mean we're not on a similar wave length! Thanks for your comment!

[ryry2133]

Great job :)

[JetBlackPup]

i couldn't hear the words. not because your voice is soft but because the music was AMAZING! You are an amazing guitarist. post here if you ever have another song!

[Ornithus]

I've been wanting to cover this song for a while now but i never found a good enough tab to use or a good enough version to imitate. But i've just found a good enough version to imitate. Yours.

[guitmartiman]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[mekillhacksaw]

wow this song must have been writen for me coz it descibes me perfectly

[ftbalz]

Self-absorbed much??

[yankeegurl62]

I love this song. Listen to the words!! I'm going home!! God bless!! I cant wait to see Jesus's face!! Praise His name!! I can't wait to see my sister!!

[vosabre]

yeah its from the 1800s

[okojama]

on my search for this song i found some beuaties , but your's is one of the best.

[guitmartiman]

Thank you. I've heard a number of other versions that are just as good or better, but I really appreciate your affirmation! Blessings on you!

[cloudhoulihan]

this is the best version I've heard of this song. you really are a good guitarist.

[guitmartiman]

Thank you, but have you heard Fretkillr's version? Blessings on you!

[okojama]

love the song! i was wondering if you would pm me the chords& lyrics to this song. thanx

[catbirdtree]

Cheers Mr. Martin! Still looking for Burl Ives though...

[hasoun]

your ruined it!!!

[guitmartiman]

Okay, I'll bite. How so?

[drotheill]

Do you know like the original person who sung this because I just heard like really old version one day and I have no idea of who did it ...good job by the way

[guitmartiman]

I have no idea. I imagine this song is really old. Glad you liked it! Blessings on you!

[Beulah59]

I Love This! I truly do love it! Makes me want to shout all day long! Thanks so very, very much for putting this on Jack! May God richly bless you!

[guitmartiman]

Praise God! You're welcome! I'm so glad it blesses you!

[ruoicon]

5* & favs!

[nosibor]

Bravo! Wonderful rendition of this song. Fives and favs!

[DarkKairi1993]

i sang this song before and this is not the right lyrics

[guitmartiman]

It's not uncommon with a traditional folk song, that there will be several alternate versions, but I think these lyrics are the most widely used. If you want to PM me with the lyrics you used, I'd be interested.

[DonCartman]

Beautiful...

[craigmc3103]

very cool dude, liked it a lot.

[codecam]

u no wat dude ur better then any other of these people that sing this song

[guitmartiman]

I actually like Charlie Zahm'a version of it pretty well. Have you seen/heard it?

[codecam]

here try this tip.. maybe u can try using a mic prob ur voice will sound better

[guitmartiman]

Maybe I'll do that some day, but right now this setup seems adequate for the purpose. I have CDs available if you're interested in studio-demo quality. This is just for fun. Microphones just clutter up the video in my opinion.

[codecam]

my dad kan play this on the piano maybe ill put a video of it on You Tube

[anthro420]

do you know where i can find tabs for this version? it's awesome as all possible and i would love to try to cover it!

[guitmartiman]

I play this by ear, so I'm not sure where you'd get tab unless I tabbed if for you. You're at least the second person who's asked for it, though, so I probably ought to get it done. I'll let you know when it's available.

[codecam]

ok not bad.. could be  better

[guitmartiman]

Thank you for your comment. I'll try to do better next time. Perhaps you could give me a few tips.

[jiji45]

Yes, my brother in Christm, I like the song. It ispired me to keep going on this pilgrim trip that I'm making on this cold, heartless, and merciless world. With patience we will all make it to the: "Wonderland, where dreams come true" where the Creator of all that is seen and unseen has made His Throne.

[2oobwatcher]

beautifully done!...new subscriber ☺

[guitmartiman]

Thank you. Welcome aboard!

[pancakemastr]

That was really great. Keep on playing, awsome job :)

[Furches]

Great job Jack. If ever up in this neck of the woods let me know. Also anxious to hear back your thoughts on the CD.

[guitmartiman]

Thank you. Will do. You can be sure I'll let you know what I think of the CD as I think I'm going to love it.

[weirdojord]

same im going to find how to play it yet agian another great song done by a legend

[guitmartiman]

A legend! That's the first time I've heard that superlative in connection with my name. I hope the paparazzi don't discover that until I'm gone! Blessings on you.

[justenoughrope]

Great stuff Mr. Marti!

[guitmartiman]

I'm glad you liked it. I really enjoy playing that one.

[miller7345]

That was realy good !

[Clereece]

I really like that song - great job Jack :)

[guitmartiman]

Thanks. Blessings on you.

[phaedress]

Nice song. I love the way you sing! You know, I don't usually like being sent videos, but you are one of the few exceptions.

Please don't forget me next time.

~~Your Fan, phaedress

[guitmartiman]

You mean I have a fan? Does that make me a star? Am I going to have to hide from the paparazzi? I sure hope not! Thanks for the warning, and I won't forget you. Thanks for the affirmation. To God be the glory.

[rinote]

This is awesome! I'm going to try and find the Tab for it and play it! Thanks for sharing it with us. =)

[guitmartiman]

There are lots of different arrangements for this song. Everyone I've heard on You Tube is a little different. If you really like this one you may have trouble finding it, because I'm the only one I know that does it exactly this way. I could try and tab it out for you though, if you would like me to.

[rinote]

That'd be really awesome if you did. I really like your version the best. =)

[Zea107]

I prefer the version sung by Joan Baez, but it's just because I have a preference for slow-paced, calm songs :> I imagine others would choose your version over any other due to its livelihood.

[guitmartiman]

That's all right. I really like her version too. My favorite version as I said in my description is Tennessee Ernie Ford's. You'd probably really like his too based on what you say your taste is.

[elscottro]

that was really great .. thank you for sharing! : )

[XVulcanRavenX]

Hey Jack, it's the Romedawg. That's some nice guitarmanship, dude. Which is always nice to hear. I wish I can play a guitar like that someday. Something about the way you strum that guitar that makes me want to go out there and learn to play the guitar. Been wanting to, but was kinda gunshy to learn. I think that after seeing your guitar music covers to other people, I'm thinking more and more I should do it. So, thanks once again for this, dude. Really cool.

Subscriber,

Romedawg

[guitmartiman]

I'm glad I can be an encouragement to you. Just remember to play for your own enjoyment, and don't worry about how well or poorly other people play. You can learn a lot just by watching and listening to others and asking questions.

[davidgallagher9]

wow, beauuutiful song...i love your voice and your guitar sounds awesome...d'you have the tabs?? could you tell me where you found em?? thank you for showing me this...bye!

[guitmartiman]

Well, as far as I know, there aren't any tabs for this particular arrangement, because as far as I know this is my own arrangement, though it was influenced the instrumental version I heard Rick Foster play. If you like, however, I can tab it out for you as best I can and e-mail it to you.

[WaiMonK]

Thank you for posting this song. It is a blessing to hear a song sung so clearly, and your guitar accompaniment is awesome.

If it is available, please e-mail me your tabs for Wayfaring Stranger. This will  inspire me to practice more often! Thank you, and God bless you and yours!

Wai

[guitmartiman]

If you'll pm me your e-mail address I can send you a simpler version I tabbed out for one of my students. I can't figure out how to tab this arrangement, because there are some nuances I don't know how to represent in tab.