Key: G
Introduction: G C G
G7
I was standing by the window
C G
On one cold and cloudy day
Em
When I saw that hearse come rolling
G D G
For to carry my mother away
G7
Will the circle be unbroken
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There's a better home awaiting
G D G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
G7
I came back home, the home was lonely
C G
For my mother, she was gone
Em
All my family there was crying
G D G
For our home felt sad and alone
G7
Will the circle be unbroken
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There's a better home awaiting
G D G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
Instrumental
G7
Undertaker, undertaker
C G
Won't you please, please drive slow
Em
For that lady you are holding
G D G
Lord i hate to see her go
G7
Will the circle be unbroken
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There's a better home awaiting
G D G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
G7
Will the circle be unbroken
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There's a better home awaiting
G D G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
G D G
In the sky Lord, in the sky