​Will The Circle Be Unbroken Guitar Banjo / Mandolin Tab

​Meaning of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken""Will the Circle Be Unbroken" is a classic gospel and folk song about loss, faith, and the hope of reunion in the afterlife. Originally written in 1907 by Ada R. Habershon (lyrics) and Charles H. Gabriel (music), the song has been recorded by countless artists, including The Carter Family, Johnny Cash, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Themes and Interpretation

1. Grief and Mourning
   
   • The song’s lyrics depict a funeral scene where family and friends mourn the loss of a loved one.
   • The line “I was standing by my window, on a cold and cloudy day” sets a sorrowful tone, reflecting on the reality of death.
2. Hope for Reunion in Heaven
   
   • The repeated question “Will the circle be unbroken?” expresses the longing for an eternal reunion with loved ones.
   • It reflects the Christian belief in heaven as a place where families and friends will reunite after death.
3. Faith as Comfort
   
   • The song reassures listeners that while death is painful, faith offers hope and peace.
   • The line “There's a better home a-waiting in the sky, Lord, in the sky” emphasizes the promise of a joyful afterlife.

Musical Style and Impact

• The Carter Family’s 1935 version made the song a staple in country and folk music.
• The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 version united legendary country musicians, reviving the song for a new generation.
• It remains a popular choice for funerals, church services, and folk gatherings.

Cultural and Historical Significance

• The song symbolizes endurance, unity, and the power of music to bring people together in times of sorrow.
• It has been embraced by both religious and secular audiences as an anthem of resilience and hope.

Will The Circle Be Unbroken easy guitar tab, and  4 string banjo tab in the key of G Major for beginners. Suitable for Irish Bouzouki in GDAE tuning. It was recorded by The Carter Family and later by June Carter and Johnny Cash. It used to be very popular at ballad sessions in Ireland. Tuning GDAE for the first tab and the second tab is tuned CGDA.

This song is also included in the Bouzouke ebook of tabs in GDAD

 5 string banjo tab is in the this ebook

Will the circle be unbroken sheet music for mandolin or banjo in the key of G. Recorded by American singer Johnny Cash.

A different version of the tab is in the youtube video.

​​​​Below is the list of songs [ tabs ] included in the Mandolin ebooks. The price is €7.90 
and I'll email the download links after payment. Standard tuning GDAE, 
You'll receive every song listed below which is around 600 and a mix of folk, ballads, pop and rock.
Now including a free Beatles ebook of songs and another of Irish rebel songs plus Christmas songs and hymns.
Also included is a 500 page ebook of lyrics and chords for the mandolin / tenor banjo in 3 different easy keys.
Martin

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​Will the circle be unbroken  piano / guitar chords tab

More easy guitar tabs here .

Girl playing the tenor banjo