I was standin' by the window On one cold and cloudy day When I saw that hearse come rolling For to carry my mother away. Will the circle be unbroken By and by Lord, by and by There's a better home awaitin' In the sky, Lord, in the sky. --- Instrumental --- Lord, I told thar undertaker Undertaker please drive slow For this body you are haulin' Lord, I hate to see her go. Will the circle be unbroken By and by Lord, by and by There's a better home awaitin' In the sky, Lord, in the sky. --- Instrumental --- I will follow close behind her Try to hold up and be brave But I could not hide my sorrow When they laid her in the grave. Will the circle be unbroken By and by Lord, by and by There's a better home awaitin' In the sky, Lord, in the sky...