Will the Circle Be Unbroken? - The Carter Family

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

Well I was standing by my window

On one cold and cloudy day

When I saw the hearse come rolling

For to carry my mother away

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

Undertaker, undertaker

Undertaker please drive slow

For that body you are hauling

Lord, I hate to see her go

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

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

There’s a better home awaiting

In the sky Lord, in the sky

Well, I went back home, yes

My home was hopeful

Although mother had gone home

With my family stand together

Now no one stands 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

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

There’s a better home awaiting

In the sky Lord, in the sky