{Verse 1]
G C G
There's a land that is fairer than day,
D7
And by faith, we can see it afar;
G C G
For the Father waits over the way
D7 G
To prepare us a dwelling place there.
[Chorus]
G D
In the sweet by and by,
D7 G
We shall meet on that beautiful shore!
G7 C
In the sweet by and by,
G D7 G
We shall meet on that beautiful shore!
[Verse 2]
G C G
We shall sing on that beautiful shore
D7
The melodious song of the blessed,
G C G
And our spirits shall sorrow no more,
D7 G
Not a sigh for the blessings of rest.
[Chorus]
G D
In the sweet by and by,
D7 G
We shall meet on that beautiful shore!
G7 C
In the sweet by and by,
G D7 G
We shall meet on that beautiful shore!
[Verse 3]
G C G
To our bountiful Father above,
D7
We will offer the tribute of praise,
G C G
For the glorious gift of His love
D7 G
And the blessings that hallow our days.
[Chorus]
G D
In the sweet by and by,
D7 G
We shall meet on that beautiful shore!
G7 C
In the sweet by and by,
G D7 G
We shall meet on that beautiful shore!