Will The Circle Be Unbroken Chords
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Difficulty: | beginner |
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Tuning: | E A D G B E |
Key: | Ab |
Capo: | no capo |
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken chords
A.P. Carter words by The Carter Family (traditional hymn by Ada R. Habershon and
Charles H. Gabriel, performed by many artists including Johnny Cash, The Nitty
Gritty Dirt Band, Joan Baez, Willie Nelson etc.)
There are many versions of this traditional song, in different keys.
The lyrics for this are taken from this version *
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_the_Circle_Be_Unbroken%3F
Capo I
[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G G7
I was standing by my window
C G
On one cold and cloudy day
Em G
When I saw the hearse come rolling
Em C G
For to carry my mother away
[Chorus]
G G7
Will the circle be unbroken?
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There's a better home awaiting
G C * G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
[Instrumental]
G G7 C G Em G C G
[Verse 2]
G G7
I told the undertaker
C G
Undertaker, please drive slow
Em G
For this body you are haulin'
Em C G
How I hate to see her go
[Chorus]
G G7
Will the circle be unbroken?
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There's a better home awaiting
G C G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
[Verse 3]
G G7
I followed, close behind her
C G
Tried to hold up and be brave
Em G
But I could not hide my sorrow
Em C G
When they laid her in the grave
[Chorus]
G G7
Will the circle be unbroken?
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There's a better home awaiting
G C G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
[Instrumental]
G G7 C G Em G C G
[Chorus]
G G7
Will the circle be unbroken?
C G
By and by Lord, by and by
Em
There's a better home awaiting
G C G
In the sky Lord, in the sky
* You can also try D
This version:
** https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the+carter+family+will+
the+circle+be+unbroken&view=detail&mid=24E2B2BDF5F341938BE024E2B2BDF5F341938BE0&FORM=VIRE
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20 comments

Eight years after my mother has gone I can play it with mostly positive feelings and fantastic memories with her inside, thanks!
+7

This song is one of my upmost favorite old time gospel songs. It always makes me think of my grandparents. Great tab!
+6

sounds like the song. thanks
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