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Mavis Staples
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Roebuck Staples
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[Verse 1]
I was standing by my window
It was on a cold and cloudy day
I said, when I saw he hearse come rolling
For to carry my mother away
[Verse 2]
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by, by and by?
There's a better home awaiting
Lord, in the sky, Lord, in the sky
[Verse 3]
I will follow close behind her
Try to hold up and be brave
But I could not hold my sorrow
Lord, when they laid her head in the grave
[Verse 4]
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by, by and by?
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky
[Verse 5]
Will the circle, will it be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by, by and by?
There's a better, better home awaiting
Lord, in the sky, Lord, in the sky
[Verse 6]
Lord, will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by, by and by?
There's a better, better home awaiting
Lord, in the sky, Lord, in...
Written by: Pops Staples

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