Will the Circle Be Unbroken Lyrics

Well, I was standing by that window
On that cold and cloudy day
When I heard that hearse come rolling
For to take 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

Well, I told that undertaker
"Undertaker, won't you please drive slow
You know this body that you′re carrying
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
I tried to hold up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
And lay 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, we sang those songs of childhood
Hymns of faith that made us strong
All the ones our beloved taught us
Hear those angels sing along, let′s hear you

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
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