"Will the Circle Be Unbroken" Lyrics

Well, I was standing by the window
On one cold and cloudy day
When I saw the hearse come rolling
For to take my Mother away.

Oh, will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

--- Instrumental ---

Hey, undertaker, hey, undertaker
Undertaker, please drive slow
For that body you are hauling
Lord, I hate, I hate to see her go.

Oh, will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

--- Instrumental ---

I went back home
My home was lonesome
Missed my mother, she was gone
All my brothers, sister's crying
In our home so sad and alone.

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

--- Instrumental ---

Well, I followed close behind her
Tried to hold up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
When they laid her in the grave.

Oh, will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

--- Instrumental ---

Oh, will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.

In the sky, Lord, in the sky...