[Chorus: All]

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

[Verse 1: Johnny Cash]

I was standing by my window

On one cold and cloudy day

When I saw that hearse come rolling

For to carry my mother away

[Chorus: All]

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

[Verse 2: Roy Acuff]

I said to that undertaker

Undertaker, please drive slow

For this lady you are carrying

Lord, I hate to see her go

[Chorus: All]

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

[Verse 3: Ricky Skaggs]

Oh, I followed close behind her

Tried to hold up and be brave

But I could not hide my sorrow

When they laid her in the grave

[Chorus: All]

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

[Verse 4: Levon Helm & Emmylou Harris]

I went back home, my home was lonesome

Missed my mother, she was gone

All my brothers and sisters crying

What a home so sad and lone

[Chorus: All]

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

[Verse 5: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band]

We sang the songs of childhood

Hymns of faith that made us strong

Ones that Mother Maybelle taught us

Hear the angels sing along

[Chorus: All]

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, Lord, by and by

There's a better home a-waiting

In the sky, Lord, in the sky