Tom: A A A7 I was standing by my window D A On one cold and cloudy day A A F#m When I saw that hearse come rolling A E A For to carry my mother away A A7 Will the circle be unbroken D A By and by, Lord, by and by A F#m There's a better home a-waiting A E A 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 D over sky on this one)