Verse 1
I was standing by my window
On a 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.

Verse 2
Well I told that undertaker,
Undertaker please drive slow
For this body that you're taking
Lord, I hate to see her go.

Verse 3
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

Verse 3
I went  home, My home was lonely
Now my mother she has gone
And all my brothers, sisters cryin'
what a home so sad and alone.