I was standing by my window On one cold and rainy day When I saw that hearse come rolling For to take my momma away Will the circle be unbroken By and by, Lord, by and by There's a better home a-waiting In the sky, Lord, in the sky Well, I told the undertaker "Undertaker, please drive slow For the that lady you're holding Lord, I'm gonna hate to see her go" I followed close behind her Tried to hold back 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 a-waiting In the sky, Lord, in the sky Yes, I told the undertaker "Undertaker, please drive slow For this lady that you're holding Lord, I'm gonna hate to see her go" Will the circle be unbroken By and by, Lord, by and by There's a better home a-waiting In the sky, Lord, in the sky Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by Will the circle