Will The Circle Be Unbroken
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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
[Refrão] 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)
How to play Will The Circle Be Unbroken
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.