[Verse 1]
C D G C G
There’s a land that is fairer than day
D
and by faith we shall see it afar,
G C G
for the Father waits over the way,
D G
to prepare us a dwelling place there.
[Chorus]
C D G D
In the sweet by and by
D7 G
we shall meet on that beautiful shore
C D G C Am7
In the sweet by and by
C G D G
we shall meet on that beautiful shore.
[Verse 2]
C D G C G
We shall sing on that beautiful shore
D
the melodious songs of the blessed,
G C G
and our spirits shall sorrow no more,
D G
not a sigh for the blessing of rest.
[Chorus]
C D G D
In the sweet by and by
D7 G
we shall meet on that beautiful shore
C D G C Am7
In the sweet by and by
C G D G
we shall meet on that beautiful shore.
[Verse 3]
C D G C G
To our bountiful Father above
D
we shall offer our tribute of praise,
G C G
for the glorious gift of His love,
D G
and the blessings that hallow our days.
[Chorus]
C D G D
In the sweet by and by
D7 G
we shall meet on that beautiful shore
C D G C Am7
In the sweet by and by
C G D G
we shall meet on that beautiful shore.