Will The Circle Be Unbroken A.P. Carter (1) 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) 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 (2) I said to that undertaker - undertaker please drive slow For this lady you are carrying - Lord, I hate to see her go (chorus) (3) 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) (4) I went back home, my home was lonesome - missed my mother she was gone All of my brothers, sisters crying - what a home so sad and lone (chorus) (5) We sang the songs of childhood - Hymns of faith that made us strong Ones that Mother Maybelle taught us -Hear the angels sing along Repeat Chorus 2 times Back...