Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Embracing Loss: Seeking Solace in Memory's Circle
Lyrics
I was standing by my window,
I observed from my window
On one cold and cloudy day
On a cold and cloudy day
When I saw that hearse come rolling
Witnessed a hearse coming
For to carry my mother away
To transport my deceased mother
Will the circle be unbroken
Questioning if the family bond will endure
By and by, lord, by and by
In the future, by and by, in the afterlife
Theres a better home a-waiting
A better home awaits in the celestial realm
In the sky, lord, in the sky
In the sky, in the afterlife
I said to that undertaker
Requesting the undertaker to proceed slowly
Undertaker please drive slow
Pleading for a gradual journey
For this lady you are carrying
Expressing sorrow for the departed lady
Lord, I hate to see here go
Regret at witnessing her departure
Will the circle be unbroken
Repeating the question about the unbroken circle
By and by, lord, by and by
Anticipating a reunion in the afterlife
Theres a better home a-waiting
Belief in a superior dwelling place
In the sky, lord, in the sky
Located in the celestial realm
Oh, I followed close behind her
Following closely behind the departed
Tried to hold up and be brave
Attempting to be strong and courageous
But I could not hide my sorrow
Unable to conceal the grief
When they laid her in the grave
Witnessing the interment of the deceased
Will the circle be unbroken
Reiterating the question of the unbroken circle
By and by, lord, by and by
Expecting a reunion in the afterlife
Theres a better home a-waiting
Confidence in a superior abode
In the sky, lord, in the sky
Located in the celestial realm
I went back home, my home was lonesome
Returning to a desolate home
Missed my mother, she was gone
Feeling the absence of the departed mother
All of my brothers, sisters crying
Siblings mourning the loss
What a home so sad and lone
A home now filled with sadness and loneliness
Will the circle be unbroken
Pondering the continuity of the circle
By and by, lord, by and by
Anticipating a future reunion
Theres a better home a-waiting
Belief in a superior dwelling place
In the sky, lord, in the sky
Located in the celestial realm
We sang the songs of childhood
Recalling the songs of childhood
Hymns of faith that made us strong
Hymns of faith providing strength
Ones that mother maybelle taught us
Songs taught by the mother, Maybelle
Hear the angels sing along
Imagining angels singing along
Will the circle be unbroken
Persisting with the question of the unbroken circle
By and by, lord, by and by
Anticipating a future reunion
Theres a better home a-waiting
Confidence in a superior abode
In the sky, lord, in the sky
Located in the celestial realm
Will the circle be unbroken
Reiterating the question of the unbroken circle
By and by, lord, by and by
Expecting a reunion in the afterlife
Theres a better home a-waiting
Confidence in a superior dwelling place
In the sky, lord, in the sky
Located in the celestial realm
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