Chords with lyrics
Tuning: G C E A (G C E A) Verse 1: F I was standing by the window Bb F On one cold and cloudy day And I saw the hearse come rolling C7 F For to carry my mother away Chorus: F Will the circle be unbroken Bb F By and by Lord, by and by There's a better home awaiting C7 F In the sky, Lord, in the sky Verse 2: F Lord, I told the undertaker Bb F Undertaker please drive slow For this lady you are carrying C7 F Lord, I hate to see her go Chorus: F Will the circle be unbroken Bb F By and by Lord, by and by There's a better home awaiting C7 F In the sky, Lord, in the sky Verse 3: F Oh, I followed close behind her Bb F Tried to hold up and be brave But I could not hide my sorrow C7 F When they laid her in the grave Chorus: F Will the circle be unbroken Bb F By and by Lord, by and by There's a better home awaiting C7 F In the sky, Lord, in the sky Verse 4: F I went back home, the home was lonesome Bb F Since my mother, she was gone All my brothers and sisters crying C7 F What a home so sad and alone Chorus: F Will the circle be unbroken Bb F By and by Lord, by and by There's a better home awaiting C7 F In the sky, Lord, in the sky Verse 5: F We sang songs of childhood Bb F Hymns of faith that made us strong Ones that mother Maybelle taught us C7 F Hear the angels sing along Chorus: F Will the circle be unbroken Bb F By and by Lord, by and by There's a better home awaiting C7 F In the sky, Lord, in the sky
