In the sky Lord, in the sky
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
In a better home a-waiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky

Well, I was standing by my window
On a cold and rainy day
When I saw that hearse come rolling
To carry my mama 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

I will follow close behind her
On my head, oh, don't be slow
For this lady that you're holding
Oh, I 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, oh

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, ooh yeah