Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Will the circle be unbroken?

By and by lord, by and by

Theres a better home a-waitin

In the sky lord, in the sky

I was standing by my window

On a cold and cloudy day

When I saw the hearse come rollin

For to take my mother away

Will the circle be unbroken?

By and by lord, by and by

Theres a better home a-waitin

In the sky lord, in the sky

I told the undertaker:

Undertaker, please drive slow

For this body you are haulin

Lord, I hate to see her go

Will the circle be unbroken?

By and by lord, by and by

Theres a better home a-waitin

In the sky lord, in the sky

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

Will the circle be unbroken?

By and by lord, by and by

Theres a better home a-waitin

In the sky lord, in the sky

I went back home, my home was lonesome

Missed my mother she was gone

All my brothers and sisters crying

In our home so sad and alone

Will the circle be unbroken?

By and by lord, by and by

Theres a better home a-waitin

In the sky lord, in the sky

We sang the songs of childhood

Hymns of faith that made us strong

Ones that our mother had taught us

Hear the angels sing along

Will the circle be unbroken?

By and by lord, by and by

Theres a better home a-waitin

In the sky lord, in the sky