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Introduction
When Randy Travis sings “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” it feels like he’s leading us right into the heart of a country church on a Sunday afternoon, filling the air with a warmth and reverence that only he can. This classic hymn isn’t just a song; it’s a musical embrace that has resonated across generations, becoming a piece of Americana that binds us all together in a shared history of hope, sorrow, and faith.
Originally written in the early 1900s, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” is rooted in gospel tradition, but it’s become so much more over the years—a way for people to remember loved ones, a reminder of unity through tough times, and a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Randy’s voice brings an unmistakable authenticity, capturing the weight of loss and the promise of reunion with such grace that you can feel every note as if it’s a part of your own story.
With each verse, he reminds us of the beauty in remembering, the comfort in shared grief, and the hope that one day, the circle will indeed be unbroken. Travis doesn’t just perform the song; he lives it, and by the end, you’re left with a heart that feels a little fuller, a spirit a bit more lifted, and a memory of something sacred and everlasting.
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Lyrics
I was standing by my window
On a 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.
Well, I went back home, home was lonely
For my mother she was gone
And all my family there was cryin’
For out home felt 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.
Undertaker, undertaker, undertaker
Won’t you please drive slow
For that lady you are haulin’
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.
There’s a better home awaiting
In the sky Lord, in the sky