Verse one: G C G There's a land that is fairer than day D And by faith we can see it afar G C G For the Father waits over the way D G To prepare us a dwelling place there Chorus: G D In the sweet by and by G We shall meet on that beautiful shore G C In the sweet by and by G D G We shall meet on that beautiful shore Verse two: We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blessed And our spirits shall sorrow no more Not a sigh for the blessing of rest Verse three: To our bountiful Father above We will offer our tribute of praise For the glorious gift of His love And the blessings that hallow our days