I was standing by my window
On a cold and cloudy day
When I saw that hearse come rolling
For to carry my mama away

Will that 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 went back home my home was lonely
For my mother she was gone
All my brothers sister's crying
For our home was so sad and alone

Undertaker please undertaker
Please drive slow
For that body you are hauling
Lord I hate to see her go

Will that circle be unbroken
By and by Lord by and by
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky Lord in the sky