Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Will The Circle Be Unbroken)

· by The Carter Family

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Lyrics

I was stand ing

by the win dow

on a (C)cold and cloud y (G)day,

when I (G)saw the I hearse come roll ing

(Em)for (D)to (C)car ry my (D7)moth er a (G)way.

Can the cir cle

be un bro ken,

by and (F)by, Lord, (C)by and (G)by?

There’s (C)a (G)bet ter

home a wait ing

(Em)in (D)the (C)sky, Lord, (D7)in the (G)sky.

Yes, I fol lowed

close be hind her,

tried to (C)cheer up and be (G)brave,

but my (G)sor rows and could not hide them

(Em)when (D)they (C)laid ry her (D7)in er the (G)grave.

Can the cir cle

be un bro ken,

by and (F)by, Lord, (C)by and (G)by?

There’s (C)a (G)bet ter

home a wait ing

(Em)in (D)the (C)sky, Lord, (D7)in the (G)sky.

Went back (G)sky, (C7)in the (G)sky.

Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Will The Circle Be Unbroken) by The Carter Family — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Will The Circle Be Unbroken)” by The Carter Family in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 160 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Will The Circle Be Unbroken)" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Will The Circle Be Unbroken)"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other The Carter Family songs work for kids?: Try "Keep On The Sunny Side", "Wabash Cannonball". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.