Key: G
Introduction:
G G7
I was standing by my window
C G
On one cold and cloudy day
Em G
When I saw the hearse come rolling
Em C G
For to carry my mother away
G G7
Will the circle be unbroken?
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There' s a better home awaiting
G C G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
G G7
I told the undertaker
C G
Undertaker, please drive slow
Em G
For this body you are haulin'
Em C G
How I hate to see her go
G G7
Will the circle be unbroken?
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There' s a better home awaiting
G C G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
G G7
I followed, close behind her
C G
Tried to hold up and be brave
Em G
But I could not hide my sorrow
Em C G
When they laid her in the grave
G G7
Will the circle be unbroken?
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There' s a better home awaiting
G C G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
G G7
Will the circle be unbroken?
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There' s a better home awaiting
G C G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
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