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 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 said to that undertaker undertaker please drive slow for this lady you are carrying Lord, I hate to see here go Chorus Banjo/Guitar Solo 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 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 Fiddle/Dobro Solo We sang the songs of childhood Hymns of faith that made us strong Ones that Mother Maybelle taught us Hear the angels sing along Chorus Chorus (end on over sky on this one)