Key: D
Introduction: D A D
D G D A
There's a land that is fairer than day and by faith we can see it afar
D G D A7 D
For the father waits over the way to prepare us a dwelling place there
D A A7 D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
D7 G D A7 D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
verse 2
D G D A
We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blessed
D G D A7 D
And our spirits shall sorrow no more, Not a sigh for the blessing of rest.
D A A7 D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
D7 G D A7 D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
verse 3
D G D A
To our wonderful father above we shall offer our tribute of praise
D G D A7 D
For the glorious gift of his love and the blessings that hallow our days
D A A7 D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore
D7 G D A7 D
In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore