Pilgrim Chords
by Steve Earle
Pilgrim by Steve Earle is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Key of G
INTRO
G C G C G D G
FIRST VERSE
G
I am just a Pilgrim on this road, boys
C G
I am just a Pilgrim on this road, boys
C G
I am just a Pilgrim on this road, boys
D G
This ain't never been my home
SECOND VERSE
G
Sometimes the road was rocky 'long the way, boys
C G
Sometimes the road was rocky 'long the way, boys
C G
Sometimes the road was rocky 'long the way, boys
D G
But I was never travelin' alone
BRIDGE
D G
We'll meet again on some bright highway
C G D
Songs to sing and tales to tell
G
But I am just a Pilgrim on this road, boys
D G
Until I see you, fare thee well
Instrumental Breaks Fiddle ? Mandolin - Dobro
G C G C G D G
D G C G D G D G
THIRD VERSE
G
Ain't no need to cry for me, boys
C G
Ain't no need to cry for me, boys
C G
Ain't no need to cry for me, boys
D G
Somewhere down the road you'll understand
FOURTH VERSE
G
?Cause I expect to touch his hand, boys
C G
?Cause I expect to touch his hand, boys
C G
?Cause I expect to touch his hand, boys
D G
Put a word in for you if I can
Repeat Bridge
CHORUS
G
I am just a Pilgrim on this road, boys
C G
I am just a Pilgrim on this road, boys
C G
I am just a Pilgrim on this road, boys
D G
Until I see you, fare thee well