I was (G) standing by my window (G7) 
On a (C) cold and cloudy (G) day 
When I saw that hearse come roll(Em)ing, 
Lord, to (C) carry my (D) mother a(G)way 
 
Will the (G) circle be unbroken (G7) 
By and (C) by, Lord, by and (G) by 
There's a better home await(Em)ing 
In the (C) sky - Lord, (D) in the (G) sky 
 
And I (G) followed close behind her (G7),  
Tryin' to (C) hold up and be (G) brave 
But, I could not hide my sorr(Em)ow,  
When they (C) laid her (D) in that (G) grave 
 
Will the (G) circle be unbroken (G7) 
By and (C) by, Lord, by and (G) by 
There's a better home await(Em)ing 
In the (C) sky - Lord, (D) in the (G) sky 
 
I went (G) back home - my home was lonesome (G7)  
For my (C) mother she was (G) gone 
Saw my brothers and sisters cry(Em)ing  
What a (C) home so (D) sad and a(G)lone (G7) 
 
Will the (G) circle be unbroken (G7) 
By and (C) by, Lord, by and (G) by 
There's a better home await(Em)ing 
In the (C) sky - Lord, (D) in the (G) sky 
Will the (G) circle be unbroken (G7) 
By and (C) by, Lord, by and (G) by 
There's a better home await(Em)ing 
In the (C) sky - Lord, (D) in the (G) sky 
There's a better home await(Em)ing 
In the (C) sky - Lord, (D) in the sky