Johnny Cash - Will The Circle Be Unbroken Lyrics






I was standing by the window
On one cold and cloudy day
When I saw the hearse come rolling
For to carry my mother away

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky

I said to the undertaker
Undertaker please drive slow
For this lady you are carrying
Lord I hate to see her go

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky

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

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky

I went back home, the home was lonesome
Since my mother, she was gone
All my brothers and sisters crying
What a home so sad and alone

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky

We sang songs of childhood
Hymns of faith that made us strong
Ones that mother maybelle taught us
Hear the angels sing along

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by Lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky





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  1. 1.... ....

    A real man needs a real woman

  2. W.... N....

    I never knew Johnny and I liked him and his music, but I sure knew Pops and I sure liked Pops, the kind and gentle man, his voice, and his music. We used to talk a lot when he came in the music shop where I worked on the south side of Chicago in the late 60's and early 70's. Yes, it brought a tear to my eye when I just discovered this while looking to see if Pop's appearance on the Carson Show might be on Youtube.
    And to help the commenter who mistakenly thought Pops sang this an octave too high, everyone has a different vocal range. I noticed right away that this would have been an uncomfortable key for Pops to sing it an octave lower, before I had even read that comment. As a musician who also sang, I've been there and understand. Bernie 2020.

  3. S.... ....

    Bioshock led to this, amazing.

  4. r.... j....

    Too slow version.

    I wanted to hear more of Cash, like in the beginning.

    2 of 5

    r.... j....

    Well, that's just like, your opinion man.

  5. W.... A....

    I auditioned to play bass guitar for an all white mega-church. I asked a guitar player about the voicing and lead-in to which he said they're not playing gospel music. The kid was too young and arrogant to know about this gospel song.

  6. N.... ....

    the world was a much better place when Johnny Cash was in it...

  7. G.... A....

    Tears man...

  8. B.... ....

    I see we have 207 Satanists downvoting this

  9. D.... S....

    I love ring of Fire of Johnny cash!! To! But, this song

  10. D.... S....

    I love this country singer to!!! This song I have listen to for years now!!

  11. D.... M....

    Superrrrr

  12. Z.... M....

    I'm South African but I enjoy the country sound 👍

  13. Z.... M....

    I enjoy listening to this song 😊

  14. C.... M....

    not religion. the power of radian! 18 and 21 years of age do apply here!

  15. j.... ....

    Praise the Lord for Johnny Cash's testimony! Because he was a bad man who recognized the Lord for his salvation and grace! He wasn't a preacher, he wasn't a good man, but he strived to serve the Lord after many failures and setbacks. He sings these songs of praise NOT to make money (he sure doesn't need to sell these songs as his secular stuff is what made him money) but he does this because he loves the Lord. Like Samson he strays and yet never loses his faith and always trusts in the Lord. I am sad for him for some his terrible sins but God forgives and Johnny Cash gives us a good example that all sinners can find refuge in the Lord! Praise God!!! Thanks to Jesus Christ Our Lord for saving us from our sins!!!

  16. B.... C....

    Rest my beautiful boy Bill carlin

  17. L.... C....

    Johnny Cash AND The Staple Singers ... C'mon .

  18. D.... B....

    This is amazing

  19. D.... W....

    a powerful song

  20. *.... ....

    I had a female relation sing this song at my Mom's eulogy.
    May have been strange to some there, but it had meaning to me !

  21. R.... L....

    June Carter Cash was such a beautiful woman, ,,,God made her Johnny Cashes blessed savior of a wife,,,

  22. p.... ....

    Pop Staples steals the show!

  23. S.... L....

    Pops Dolly called on your daughter not to long ago , was a smart move on her part.

  24. R.... D....

    The man in black with a heart of gold 💛

  25. R.... P....

    One question I would like to know who's the old man he's a very GOOD singer

    R.... P....

    He's Pops Staples. Father and leader of the Staple Singers. Sadly dead now, but he left an awesome legacy. Treat yourself and set aside an hour to just listen to Pops, and another hour to listen to him and his children, then find the album he did with Steve Cropper and Albert King ( Jammed Together ) and enjoy.
    Pops was a righteous man.

  26. Q.... H....

    Reminds me of my momma

  27. R.... D....

    The best performance in music history period.

  28. T.... G....

    This one of the greatest songs I know. And this is coming from an atheist.

    T.... G....

    Same here. Not a believer any longer, but I can still appreciate good music when I hear it. Johnny was a legend, and I can't deny that. This is a beautiful song.

  29. R.... D....

    This needs to be on Spotify

  30. D.... W....

    amazing song, I never get tired of listening to this song.

  31. R.... D....

    Miss em’ all

  32. l.... d....

    Muito bom ! Isso é música!

  33. C.... W....

    Beautiful!

  34. H.... ....

    Heal self and others easily and miraculously as Jesus promised. Healing moment 1 yt. Gmofshuntao. Tao=the way

  35. B.... M....

    i love this song

  36. K.... K....

    Classic

  37. S.... W....

    The black fellow singing is wearing the colours of the Jamaican flag.

  38. D.... R....

    Play this when I go...

  39. D.... R....

    BLESS THEM ALL😢

  40. R.... M....

    i miss my brother and father and my hold family i love this song they do very good on it i miss there singing to

  41. N.... ....

    Johnny Cash is not the only legend in the room here.

  42. J.... M....

    Great video

  43. R.... K....

    This is my family I have four in heaven nine on earth and we miss those four

  44. D.... R....

    Sempre será lembrado Johnny cash ❤❤❤👌👏👏👏🙏

  45. D.... S....

    RIP Johnny

  46. W.... C....

    God.... This black man can sing. Am sorry for what i say

  47. T.... S....

    Words can't describe how powerful and Beautifu!!!l of a performance they they did thank you Johnny June and Pops!!!

  48. H.... R....

    Knew Johnny in person. Am still friends with one of his youngest daughters.
    Most of you didn't know, he was full blooded Apache. And June Saved Johnny in more ways than one.
    Amen Johnny! Sing it.

  49. T.... S....

    real and true song

  50. J.... W....

    Whos the man in black

  51. g.... f....

    love johnny love rip

  52. S.... L....

    Oh how I loved to see her 🎤 with him or any of them old dogs

  53. S.... L....

    Shoulder pads was in back then. Yeah from Tennessee I am

  54. J.... D....

    June had a great voice. I can see how Johnny was completely taken by her.

  55. R.... K....

    We played this at my pops funeral and I probably would have lost it if they made us sing this

  56. j.... b....

    I here theirs completly empty towns in places

  57. K.... B....

    I know when i get to heaven and see Jesus first my next choice of saints will be Johnny Cash i know you are with June your friend

  58. T.... M....

    God, is anyone cooler than Johnny Cash?

  59. B.... ....

    Maybe another way to spell Love is Music!!!

  60. D.... W....

    Who is the black man singing wow great voice

  61. C.... L....

    I Love AND miss You MOM!!!!!!

  62. P.... R....

    who ever thought shoulder pads were a good look?

  63. E.... G....

    God bless Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash!

  64. J.... D....

    Pops had a beautiful voice I could listen to him sing all day .. sings so soft and smooth !!!

  65. B.... R....

    Wow, talk about the creator talking to us. This is a glimpse into what it means to be sacred and holy. Beautiful thanks for the post.

  66. J.... R....

    Hey Pete carino you don't know much about old tome gospel do u you look funny that's probably why you don't have a pic posted. Ayee

  67. B.... B....

    My sister got to meet him johnny cash wow

  68. m.... ....

    Will the circle be unbroken. Not in my house.
    Where I come form. If you don't like guns god or bacon your in the wrong place son.
    I was rise with this hillbilly music. I'm proud of where I come form.

  69. j.... B....

    Does anyone know who the young lady singing next to June is??
    Thanks

  70. B.... D....

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

    Will the 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 said to that undertaker
    Undertaker please drive slow
    For this lady you are carrying
    Lord, I hate to see here go

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

    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

    Will the 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 lonesome
    Missed my mother, she was gone
    All of my brothers, sisters crying
    What a home so sad and lone

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

    We sang the songs of childhood
    Hymns of faith that made us strong
    Ones that mother Maybelle taught us
    Hear the angels sing along

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

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

    B.... D....

    Me Too!

  71. C.... T....

    A song even an atheist can enjoy

  72. T.... S....

    Wow Johnny and June amazing people wish I could have met them every performance I've ever seen him do is as amazing as the last

  73. B.... B....

    Johmnie and june are with each other now

  74. G.... E....

    IF you are not liking my plays..dont listen to em. Don't need your sarcasm. GOT IT!!!

  75. S.... S....

    Clap your hands you'll feel good.
    Ohhhhhh !

  76. M.... A....

    My absolute favorite version of this song I never felt so much hope after losing a loved one. 💞

  77. B.... B....

    Wow! John, June, and pops Staples! A timeless song, beautifully done

  78. M.... j....

    👍👍👍👍

  79. E.... C....

    pops..love him..

  80. T.... D....

    Love this song by them always makes me think of Johnny, June and the Carter family......

  81. S.... K....

    this is the best version on youtube so far that i can find. the start of june carter cash voice is rare to find not very many singers can pull off that reverb she does with her voice.

  82. S.... K....

    First of all I absolutely think this song is absolutely perfect song. Everyone loses a parent one time are another. If you love your parents then this song will be a blessing. But if you just common hooligan then it want mean a thing too you. like this i bet before you ate today you did'nt pray. come to think of it neither does my dog

  83. T.... F....

    l lover that song

  84. B.... B....

    Excellent video and thanks for posting!

  85. S.... D....

    Who is the black guy? He's awesome

  86. P.... C....

    Elvis Loved Johnny Cash.

  87. P.... C....

    This is one of my very favorite gospel songs. Thank you.

  88. T.... H....

    This is just a horrible version of the song from Bioshock Infinite!
    Cash is the only good thing in this trainwreck, the others sing like cows. Honest.

    T.... H....

    Tommi Huhta you obviously don't know what you're talking about.. or you're just trolling

    T.... H....

    I was joking ... partly...

  89. J.... R....

    I'm an atheist, but this song is certainly touching. This song makes me rest assured that I'll pass away living a honorable, respectful and dignified life :)

    J.... R....

    aaroncap97 well said. I can testify you are absolutely right.

  90. V.... B....

    it was such a beautiful day ( and you look so good " y'all made him to look like a " movie star" said Uncle John . If purple is the color of royalty then yes, you had the send off of a King maybe thats what Roxanna meant when she said" That's why you're the queen Vonda now I know why ". EVERYTHING was on point! And final your name is already on the door ( & a boat!🛥

  91. J.... G....

    77 people broke the circle

  92. p.... u....

    How prophetic

  93. T.... B....

    I think Pop Staples stole the show on this one!

  94. L.... C....

    I love this song that makes my mom close to me

  95. c.... h....

    Everytime i listen to this song it makes my heart cry.

  96. d.... d....

    Go on Pops