The great Tony Rice recorded this solo a couple of times. They are just short 8 bar solos, but they are both perfect in my opinion. Wayfaring Stranger is a beautiful tune, recorded many, many great ways by tons of people.  I’ve always loved this tune. Seems to be the source for many other songs. Learn the song, too. It is good for you.

The first solo is found on the Emmylou Harris album, Roses in the Snow, from 1980. The whole album is ridiculous, you need to check it. You can here this version here.
The second solo is from one of my favorite albums, Cold on the Shoulder, by Tony Rice, released in 1983. Buy it. Buy them both. You can hear the track here.

As usual, the fingerings are mine, and may be great, or you may have a better idea, or just what works for you. Listen to recordings, learn solos, play along. Get it up to tempo and enjoy.  Click on image for pdf.

Notice how he quotes himself in the opening phrase, a classic, perfect, lead-in line.

And without further ado…

Solo 1

Solo 2