The song Will the Circle Be Unbroken is probably one of the saddest songs I have ever heard. There are so many versions of it but this one is my favorite. Literally brought me to tears. There are loved ones in the glory, Whose dear forms you often miss; When you close your earthly story, Will you join them in their bliss? Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? In the joyous days of childhood, Oft they told of wondrous love, Pointed to the dying Saviour; Now they dwell with Him above. Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? You remember songs of heaven Which you sang with childish voice, Do you love the hymns they taught you, Or are songs of earth your choice? Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? You can picture happy gath'rings 'Round the fireside long ago, And you think of tearful partings, When they left you here below. Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? One by one their seats were emptied, And one by one they went away; Now the family is parted, Will it be complete one day? Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqH4-aDfClM What is your favorite version of this great song? __________________ I know I made two copies of this. The first one had errors
Wow, I'd never seen this version of the lyrics at all, but it's a nice version. Really, really sad though. I'm more familiar with the traditional Carter Family version. I don't know that it's any less sad, but the one above I think is more relatable.
