Standard Songs Of The Church ‎#355

355. Will The Circle Be Unbroken?

1 I was standing by my window,
on one cold and cloudy day,
When I saw the hearse come rolling,
For to carry my Mother away.

Chorus:
Will the circle be unbroken,
by and by, Lord, by and by?
There's a better home awaiting,
in the sky, Lord, in the sky.

2 Oh, I told the undertaker,
"Undertaker please drive slow.
For this body you are carrying,
Lord, I hate to see her go. [Chorus]

3 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 her grave. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I was standing by my window, on one cold and cloudy day
• Title: Will The Circle Be Unbroken?
• Author: Ada Habershon
• Author: A. P. Carter
• Publication Date: 2017
• Notes: Text and tune appear to be based on the Carter Family recording of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken?"

Tune Information

• Name: [I was standing by my window, on one cold and cloudy day]
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
• Key: F Major